elation

Example Sentences

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But from there, elation turned to frustration when Ryan Manning's foul on Czech skipper Ladislav Krejci enabled Patrik Schick to slot home a momentum-swinging penalty in a frantic first half.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Post-victory elation, however, was short-lived: In mid-2023, Calamia had to tirelessly defend their right to use testosterone, which they’d been taking since 2019 as part of their gender transition, to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Life waxes and wanes between peace and tumult, elation and despair.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

She was a great listener and there for me—from elation to tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

With something close to elation I saw him pull up a large, gray lump of bread which he held up.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi