delight
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She made amends by hitting the first winner of her comeback with another volley to the delight of the crowd.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But these revitalized Knicks—for decades themselves a Schadenfreudist’s delight, a faded franchise with crabby ownership and aggrieved fans—are giving even skeptical out-of-towners a case of the Manhattan warm ’n’ fuzzies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Robinson's eyes wide with delight, Conway aghast at a review that showed enough of leg stump was being clipped.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Presenting the world-class restorations turned out by UCLA’s Film & Television Archive, the festival, now in its 22nd edition, never fails to delight as it showcases the widest variety of motion pictures in impeccable condition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The dinner service went off without a hitch, much to Mama’s delight.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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