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delighted in



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He may be the mayor of the biggest city in the United States, but the 34-year-old delighted in Arsenal's Premier League title triumph in much the same way as residents of Highbury and Islington.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

My uncle had many laughs as he delighted in telling the story for the rest of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

It was no different on the day of her Senate confirmation hearing, when journalists and social media delighted in noting that seated behind her was her son-in-law, the retired wrestler known as Triple H.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

One varsity player who delighted in practicing again: Max Rastegar, who had left Pali High following the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

He delighted in stories from faraway places like Russia, Madagascar, and Istanbul.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago



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