be delighted

Example Sentences

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I would be delighted if this achievement sparks the curiosity of young people who will shape the future and helps build a better world.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

With what Wu Yize's thrown at him this morning, Mark Allen will be delighted.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But he added that those two camps, once enemies during the American Revolution, “surely would be delighted that the wounds of war healed into the most cherished friendship.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“I would be delighted to testify in Congress who introduced the first lady to the president,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

One of the essays, a particularly nasty one about shrinking potions, was for Harry’s least favorite teacher, Professor Snape, who would be delighted to have an excuse to give Harry detention for a month.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling