gladden

Example Sentences

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The word from Washington is sure to gladden the Newsom campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not a novel that gladdens the soul.

From New York Times

Mahalia shrugs him off in a way that gladdens the heart as much as her singing and says, "I got to take me wherever I go."

From Salon

“We should seek common development as partners rather than opponents or adversaries. Why should we fight against each other, which will only hurt those close to us and gladden the foes?” he said.

From Washington Times

What gladdens my heart about geese, and helps fend off the virus blues, is their complete self-absorption.

From New York Times