take pleasure
Example Sentences
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In times like these, it’s important to take pleasure in the little things — like the fact that Monday was probably not a great day for Samuel Alito.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Aristotle recognized that we take pleasure in viewing fictional representations of tragedies, suffering and mutilated corpses that would repulse us if we confronted them in reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
He seems to take pleasure in making everything personal.
From Slate • Nov. 8, 2025
They take pleasure in the small things - celebrating Christmas for three months straight, or "crying my eyes out" at the Abba Voyage show.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024
“You know, I’d give my right arm to be like you, to take pleasure from life.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
