be delighted

Example Sentences

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"If the agreements reached or to be reached by Beijing and Washington are in the interests of our Chinese friends, we can only be delighted," Sergey Lavrov told a press conference in New Delhi.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

I would be delighted if this achievement sparks the curiosity of young people who will shape the future and helps build a better world.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

He was thrilled in the way only someone who doesn’t expect to be delighted actually gets delighted — fully, without guarding it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

There was also a perception the officials in charge of the course set-up would be delighted with the prospect.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He would be delighted to have this chance of showing the Steward that he knew more about what wps going on in the Retiring Room.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman