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

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

People take delight in relating traffic horror stories that denigrate and ridicule other drivers, while casting themselves as the innocent victims, he says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2018

I won’t get to see Lara take delight in all things carbohydrate.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon