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excitement

[ik-sahyt-muhnt] / ɪkˈsaɪt mənt /


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“They’re beating on the windows and opening up the back. … Just mayhem, cheering, excitement, crying.”

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

For many spectators, the coexistence of mourning ceremonies and World Cup excitement reflected the complexities of modern Iranian life.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

After closing a private fundraising round that values the five-year-old company at almost $1 trillion, excitement for it to go public is only growing bigger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

One scene in particular, in which Coley explores Sonya’s room, touching everything, hums with the strange excitement of being a specially invited new confidante.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

It would’ve been silent, save for Maya-Jade’s burbling excitement as she filled Mim in on the reunion of Ginny and Dickie.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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