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gloat

[gloht] / gloʊt /


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If it outperforms in the year ahead, I’ll gloat.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

There is a temptation to gloat, laugh at and mock them, but that may be a trap which further imperil American democracy.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Maybe there was an urge to gloat after the 31-20 triumph, but he resisted.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Cooper Kupp isn’t one to gloat, but his performance against the Rams, his former team, in the NFC championship must have been satisfying for the Seahawks receiver.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

All that glow of gloat I’d had, every bit of it, seems to have blown away on my journey from counter to table.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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