take delight

Example Sentences

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Tony Hewitt has lived in Ferryhill, County Durham, with his wife Rita for seven years and said they take delight entering the annual Ferryhill in Bloom competition.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

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