revel
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Kane and Bellingham revel in responsibility as England's leaders, but it is about time others shared the burden around at this World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Once the final track has been played, “F.I.G” beckons us to replay, revel in our emotions and dance once, maybe twice or thrice, more.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG's triumph in the final held in the Hungarian capital Budapest late Saturday.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
While the rest of the country scrambles to make a living in a world upended by the digital revolution, its creators revel in lifestyles that make the giddy heights of Versailles appear quaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
It’s easy to revel in the elegance, trust that everything will flow smoothly, like silk.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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She revels in the similarities between her and Rogue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
But Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” revels in surprise.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Toby Lichtig writes that Mr. Self revels in the “prismatic effects” that his ambitious narrative method creates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
This is where — in life and in this conversation — it becomes clear Seehorn revels in the technique of acting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
Sneaking through Balekin’s house had been less frightening than some revels.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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The orchestra, adroitly conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, reveled in the otherworldly environment of the score.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Kathryn Hahn reveled in the chance to unleash all her witchy acting powers in ‘Agatha All Along,’ a follow-up to Marvel’s ‘WandaVision.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Bridgeman, a 26-year-old American chasing his first PGA Tour title, said the same, but he reveled in the challenge.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
As entrepreneurs, investors and students reveled in its potential, veteran healthcare leaders wondered whether this time would be different.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
I had seen Lupito murdered...I had seen Ultima’s cure...I had seen the men come to hang her...I had seen the awful fight just now...I had seen and reveled in the beauty of the golden carp!
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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Other publications have revelled in how Sturgeon has given interviews against a backdrop of stolen books in stolen bookcases, or offered cups of coffee to journalists from a coffee machine Murrell bought with stolen money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Fury revelled in the spotlight at Monday's news conference, delivering his trademark long and winding answers as he came face-to-face with Makhmudov at the north London venue.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
With Jude Bellingham out injured and Mbappe sitting on the bench, Vinicius seemed to have more freedom to roam and revelled in being the key attacking figure.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
Fleetwood revelled in partnering the Masters champion in the morning alternate shot foursomes and after lunch with Justin Rose, the man McIlroy beat in April's Augusta play-off.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
For several days the island was lit up with huge fires, round which the men roasted their meat, and revelled and caroused.
From The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers by Thornbury, Walter
I’ve since improved my baking game, reveling in the science and process of turning raw ingredients into a sweet treat.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
But the billionaire Republican is also reveling in the macho side of an event that will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage known as the "Octagon."
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
An English-language debut by Russian director Kirill Sokolov, who also co-wrote its script, “They Will Kill You” is tongue-in-cheek but not witty, reveling in its excesses without bringing anything fresh to the party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
While Gandbhir isn’t reveling in their pain, she refuses to cut away, creating a devastating and altogether mystifying section of the film that overwhelms her larger message.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
There were people everywhere, reveling as if it were New Year’s Eve.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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Or maybe just revelling in the Canadian capers.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
Jesus's first goal since January 1 left Arteta wreathed in smiles and Watkins' close-range strike in stoppage-time couldn't stop Arsenal revelling in their statement victory.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
Having won Saturday's sprint to trim Piastri's championship advantage to 55 points, the Dutchman was revelling in his form and the role of hunter as McLaren's supremacy evaporated.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2025
As K-pop Demon Hunters tops every chart - Netflix says it has become its most watched movie ever - Koreans are revelling in the moment.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
The whole world is on foot, revelling in a December spring.
From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix
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