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gleefully

[glee-fuhl-ee] / ˈgli fəl i /




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merrily
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Beyond the trial, the enduring risk for OpenAI, which Musk has gleefully helped fuel, is the concern that Altman can’t be trusted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Damian Penaud gleefully scampering past Alex Dombrandt on his way to the line and a 53-10 scoreline – England's heaviest home defeat – remains an image that haunts the home of English rugby.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Micky Van de Ven's tackle stopped Saka from shooting but Joao Palhinha made a hash of clearing and Eze gleefully slotted home from 12 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The lyrics breathe like literary miniatures, gleefully exploring social satire, the fantastic and macabre.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

She gave no sign of understanding a word of what the girl was saying; and at last, with a joyful “Hwoinch!” she broke away and ran to Taran, wriggling gleefully.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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