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thrill

[thril] / θrɪl /




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We talked about the absolute thrill of ordering takeout in a city that was 30 degrees warmer than the one where we both lived, listing every little thing that was totally amazing around us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

I still enjoy that thrill of going to work and playing the character.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Once passionate about art studies, Clare abandoned a half-finished dissertation to become a parent and now finds that the thrill she once felt about fine paintings is gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"It was the thrill of my life to meet Bob, the man who has done more to maintain the spirit of rock, roll and radio than almost anyone," said Keaveny in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It gave him a little thrill, knowing that his very presence could upset someone’s walk or their afternoon searching for craft toilet paper holders and heirloom tomatoes.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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