gloating
Example Sentences
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who poured a lot of time, money, coordination, pressure, and campaigning into the outcome, was understandably gloating following the result.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
I won’t join in the gloating of some critics at the hundreds who have lost their jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
There was no gloating from John about that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
Three is either a charm or a curse – depending on your point of view – and there are plenty of people gloating or kvetching today.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2024
They spent the first quarter hour of their walk gloating.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
