glee
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We watched candle-dipping artisans at work with wide eyes, heard the screaming whistle of the authentic steam locomotive train, and perused each room of the Dolly Parton Experience museum with glee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
LONDON—British tabloids could hardly contain their glee when news broke this week that one of their favorite targets—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—would be returning to the U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
He sticks out his tongue and squeals with glee.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Altman responded with glee, seemingly expecting more than nervous laughter from the audience.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
And then, seeing what he carried, she exclaimed; her face ignited with elfin, exuberant glee.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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