jump for joy
Example Sentences
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In her excitement after winning Sunday’s downhill event in the mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Johnson couldn’t help but jump for joy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval, who gave up three runs and seven hits in 5-2/3 innings, couldn’t even jump for joy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2022
"One last jump for joy before leaping into fall!" she captioned the action shot.
From Fox News • Sep. 9, 2021
The new book: If you've read the first two Rosie books, you'll jump for joy at this long-awaited finale.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2018
Did she expect me to jump for joy over face powder?
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
