delight in

Example Sentences

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And he discovered he had more delight in taking the pictures than in making the pencil-and-paper drawings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Maguire may not be at quite the same levels as when he arrived at Old Trafford, but most United fans will delight in the news he is staying around for a bit longer at least.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But we’ll make an exception for the shoe story, a genuine delight in an otherwise gloomy news world.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

Jennifer Koles, a nature enthusiast and former docent at Irvine Ranch Conservancy and Orange County Parks, said it’s not a guarantee but that folks can see it as “an early delight in the desert.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

“You and Chaol really delight in ruining any fun I might have, don’t you? I like attending parties.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas