take satisfaction
Example Sentences
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But he also said the venerated anti-slavery activist, who called on America to live up to its promises of freedom and equality, would not take satisfaction that the work was complete.
From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2023
Nor did he take satisfaction that most of them now lie in the dustbins of history while he is more celebrated than ever, as humanity goes to hell.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2022
However, he added his players would take satisfaction from postponing City's title confirmation further.
From BBC • May 9, 2021
Becca: Maybe what I need to do is celebrate and take satisfaction in that it doesn’t last forever and live in that moment a little bit longer.
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2019
Rather than surrender to my bitterness, I have learned to take satisfaction in the life that Hugh has led.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
