delighted
Example Sentences
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The industrialist Edward Betts was so delighted with the epic work in 1859 that he paid £800 - £200 above the fee Landseer had requested.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“And that’s what we wanted. I’m very delighted with the overall performance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Daphne says she is delighted that the study has finally reached completion.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
The modest showman with a keen eye for image and a penchant for drama would have been delighted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
I said I should be delighted to do it.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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