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delight in



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Auen and Walker delight in trickling real historical information — the result of painstaking research they both conducted studying the Chronovisor — through the film at a slow but steady, always compelling pace.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

From the late 1960s onward, she took special delight in winning over audiences with a playful personality, folksy naturalism and eager singing voice.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The return of the wolf in California has been met with joy by conservationists, who delight in the improbable population rebound, and with fury by ranchers who bemoan the toll on their cattle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Sat in a sun-soaked garden a short drive from Carlisle city centre, Eric Kinder clearly takes great delight in delivering the plot twist to his story.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

We delight in each other’s company; we care for one another.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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