take delight in
Example Sentences
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Their management will take delight in extending their winning run to 12 completed matches, albeit question marks remain about the quality of their opponents after another dismal display across all three facets of the game.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024
She was able to take delight in that beautiful, sweet new life — and yet the child represented to her, more than anything, a job well done, and a temporary job at that.
From New York Times • May 3, 2022
It takes an evil person to take delight in what we’re going through.
From Fox News • Nov. 22, 2021
So are those who take delight in the moment’s arrival.
From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2020
I won’t get to see Lara take delight in all things carbohydrate.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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