delight
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Tolerant readers will delight in the digressive nature of this inventive book, though others may be disoriented by a story that drastically switches gears before concluding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“Each time the museum records the humidity or hears the water inside the trunks we can talk about the heartbeat of a tree,” says Anadol, with obvious delight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Chip stocks, which often play the role of traders’ delight, and which were particularly hot tickets during the late 1990s, are now on fire.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
In 2024, American YouTuber IShowSpeed, who has 54 million followers, was among the participants, to the delight of the younger members of the crowd who follow him online.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Lady Constance shrieked with delight when she finally opened her remaining eye and admired herself in the mirror.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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