delighted
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In his act, he has delighted in skewering organized religion and traditional family life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Rachel and Ian had initially been delighted when a new family moved in next door.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
His fellow host, Greg Gutfeld, apparently delighted, replied, “Good for you, fear porn!”
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
James A told a delighted Maya and Kenny.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The girls were delighted to hear the news.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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