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jubilation

[joo-buh-lay-shuhn] / ˌdʒu bəˈleɪ ʃən /


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The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

As the heir of the movement founded by her father, her election has inspired both jubilation and fear among Peruvians who recall Alberto Fujimori’s rule from 1990 to 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Emotions have run high, there has been jubilation and hugs from winners, some tears from losing candidates, and even a few angry heckles.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

Home fans flooded the pitch, running around in utter jubilation.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

By the time Amy came in, Jo was able to take her part in the family jubilation, not quite as heartily as usual, perhaps, but without repinings at Amy’s good fortune.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

After every major proclamation, the people standing directly next to me shouted their jubilations into my ear at an excruciating pitch.

From The Verge ● Apr. 14, 2022

Toronto’s Gay Pride Festival is the largest in the country, and Harper was, semi-tragically, missing from last summer’s jubilations.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 2, 2015

The final whistle brought angry jeers for the home side and scenes of jubilations for Fürth, who celebrated as if Bild's "Frankenmeister" title wasn't just an imagined one.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2013

Many people will feel very ill indeed, and after the first jubilations a deep depression will hang over these islands, especially over those who wake up in police stations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Going over to the table, he turned up the lamp, acknowledged the ponderous jubilations of Brutus, and took the damaged pipe out of his pocket.

From The Great Amulet by Maud Diver




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