gladden

Example Sentences

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He imagined the hiss and pop of their burning logs gladdening “many a humble fireside.”

From Los Angeles Times

The images of Rodri out on the first-team training pitches, running, turning and kicking the ball, will gladden the heart of every Manchester City fan.

From BBC

Rather than viewing their opponents as enemies, many athletes seem to be emboldened and gladdened by their competitors’ successes.

From Salon

The animated series pitches Aang’s refusal to entirely abandon his innocence as a gladdening luxury in a world ravaged by war.

From Salon

It expects him to be a grander figure, a talisman who will gladden the jaded and enthuse audiences the orchestra has yet to enthuse.

From New York Times