take delight

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

At times, she’s seemed to take delight in serving as a roadblock.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

It takes an evil person to take delight in what we’re going through.

From Fox News • Nov. 22, 2021

I always take delight in pointing out this type of arrogance to my American friends.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021

“Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen