take satisfaction

Example Sentences

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Viewed through that prism, the Scot could take satisfaction as he savoured "a couple of pints" with his family post-race, before being up after "about 20 minutes' sleep" to do the rounds with the media.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

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

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

Interim coach John Fassel will take satisfaction if Gurley can produce his best game in the finale.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2016

To survive in prison, one must develop ways to take satisfaction in one’s daily life.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela