delighted

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Six were overturned by Major League Baseball’s new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

However, local mayor Sven Partheil-Böhnke said he was delighted that the humpback had managed to free itself and experts were optimistic that it would continue to swim north in the direction of Denmark.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"It makes me even more delighted to have a 35-year-old youth as my successor," the outgoing interim prime minister, who hugged Shah after he took the oath, said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

While Uniqlo would be delighted if you used its name, whatever local fans choose to call the stadium is not critical to the success of the partnership.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It was well that he took every body’s joy for granted, or he might not have thought either Mr. Woodhouse or Mr. Knightley particularly delighted.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen