delighting

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It’s easy to adore the star in the mid-to-late 1950s when he’s young and svelte, scandalizing and delighting America with his wiggly hips, popularizing a new sound dubbed rock ‘n’ roll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

People in northern Germany flocked to the Elbe river Monday to marvel at giant Arctic-style ice floes that have clogged up a stretch of the waterway, creating a headache for shipping but delighting visitors.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

They reached their target inside 33 overs, England's four-wicket victory delighting the thousands of travelling fans who finally have something to celebrate on a hitherto miserable tour.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Mariachi Joe Kelly was on the mound delighting the roaring crowd with a ceremonial first pitch that appropriately bounced.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

In the course of our conversation, Horchow did this over and again, delighting in tying together the loose ends of a lifetime.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell