pleased

Example Sentences

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"I was really pleased, I cried," Cecil's son John told the BBC, after he learned his campaign to have his father's name added had been recognised.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Stock investors may not love it — but bond investors already heavily engaged in funding the AI buildout are pleased.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Since owner Arte Moreno believes that “winning is not a top priority,” he must be very pleased with both the work of his GM and the team’s performance so far this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Wall Street seemed pleased that the company was introducing a new way to bring in revenue as costs to power artificial intelligence skyrocket.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“I was just checking,” I say, pleased that we’re back to our usual Scrabble banter.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam