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Noun
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There is no shortage of pundits and fans who say Guardiola’s influence has been a turn-off, claiming the focus on possession and building from the back had sucked the joy, spontaneity and unpredictability out of the Premier League.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The film takes place in 1954 almost exclusively over the course of one evening at a party thrown by the newly wed Hedda who wields literal and figurative weapons for her own personal amusement and potential financial gain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The new security measures announced in May also included a requirement for minors to be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older in the ride area, but organizers announced in August that the 2025 festival would not have amusement rides.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Among the many items covering the table were a seasonal vegetable salad, a Margherita pizza the kids shared and an order of Strozzapretti for me, all of which were eaten with glee.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the fort commander surrendered his sword, shrieks of glee ripped from the throats of the Green Mountain Boys.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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All over the album, Taylor sings about her romantic bliss with her new fiance Travis Kelce.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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That, my gaming friends, is pure PPR bliss.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, Juneteenth maintains a resolve to protect Black families, freedom, and felicity.—
Danielle Broadway,
Parents,
18 June 2025
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So: Is any of this so very different from the absurd, grab-bag felicity of director King's Paddington 2, where we were enchanted watching a teddy bear sing and dance in prison?—
Tom Gliatto,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Talk about delaying the gratification!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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My thoughts on the reason for this would be an increasing demand for what is referred to as instant gratification.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Gronnemark is not alone in feeling that an approach geared around set plays, lengthy stoppages and restarts threatens to take a lot of the energy, excitement and enjoyment out of matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding.—
Athena Aktipis,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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This means that in the haunted house, these thrill seekers experience more pleasure and less stress.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Its pleasures are so vast and surprising.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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