elated
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LACMA’s staff was elated, especially those who have been watching the project develop for decades and absorbing the large amounts of criticism that have accompanied its manifestation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Norton was elated to get an electric SUV that could drive up to 300 miles on a charge—including one with features he’s never had, like cooled seats—for the price of an entry-level sedan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
When Marin Petrović arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Maybe it means the kid’s elated to know his deception is working.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Four weeks later, Bert was elated to receive a postcard from his father.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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