How to Use happy for in a Sentence
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You can be bummed for your loss and happy for somebody else’s win at the same time.
— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2024 -
Payne said both her mother and her father have taken the news in stride and are happy for her.
— Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 30 Jan. 2024 -
Angelina Jolie has a lot to be happy for this June, and her birthday is just part of it!
— Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 -
Narayani was happy for the camaraderie of her colleagues.
— Varsha Bansal, Fortune Asia, 14 Dec. 2023 -
Despite the opening loss, Schultz was happy for his team to get one quality game to start the season.
— Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024 -
These waterproof Chelsea-style ankle boots kept our tester's feet dry and happy for hours on end.
— Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2023 -
Go on with your life, refuse to be intimidated and be happy for your son.
— Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2024 -
Her London date was canceled, so everyone needs to just suck it up and be happy for her, okay?
— Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023 -
And then other people are going to be jealous or be happy for her.
— Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2024 -
Enjoy the advantages of this high-quality product and make sure your pet's joints are healthy and happy for years to come.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023 -
Hoda Kotb is happy for Kelly Rowland to come back to Today any day.
— Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 -
Rodgers’s final seasons with the Packers didn’t seem happy for anybody.
— Wesley Morris, New York Times, 24 July 2023 -
The fashionable Flores is happy for any excuse to dig through his closet.
— Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024 -
John and Sandra's son, Scott O'Connor, said his mother was happy for her husband to be comfortable.
— Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023 -
And that's not always a heritage that is happy for many people in our community.
— Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 -
Guys really, truly are happy for other guys on the team’s success.
— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024 -
With just the right amount of cushion in key locations across the footbed, these socks will keep your feet happy for entire days of high-impact activity.
— Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 -
Large Orthopedic Dog Bed to keep your furry friend comfortable and happy for years to come.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023 -
Both are happy for Alonso and still holding out hope to be selected as replacements.
— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024 -
At the end of an hour of otherwise clean, penalty-free football in which the offense prevailed 7-6, Traylor was happy for the Roadrunners to have the exposure.
— Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Apr. 2023 -
Kelly wants to keep as many of his quarterbacks happy for as long as possible given their talent and commitment to the team.
— Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2023 -
Dana Shaw, Drew's sister, a former college point guard great, is happy for his parents, mainly because the brothers aren't facing each other in the first round.
— Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2023 -
Heim was happy for the opportunity to make good after a ninth-inning miscue.
— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024 -
In addition to being happy for her friend, Ireland is also proud of how far the Thunderbirds’ program has come during her time at East.
— Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2023 -
Oppenheimer has gone on to gross $952 million, which not only has the filmmaker thrilled but also happy for the future of movies in general.
— Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023 -
These pink boots will not only keep your feet happy for a long time to come, but also promote slow fashion and lead the way for socially conscious businesses.
— Angela Lei, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 -
Jokic was most happy for Murray after beating the Lakers.
— Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023 -
Cupsleeves carve out spaces of celebration and community in boba shops — and the cafes are happy for the business boost.
— Kayti Burt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2023 -
Very happy for the creative success of it, and also more than a little bummed about Broadway as even more of a luxury product — complete with stemmed glassware at the Hudson.
— Vulture Staff, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2023 -
No matter how old or young your kids are, most of these activities can also be modified to keep everyone happy for hours on end.
— Christin Perry, Parents, 17 Mar. 2024
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