be delighted

Example Sentences

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I would be delighted if this achievement sparks the curiosity of young people who will shape the future and helps build a better world.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

With what Wu Yize's thrown at him this morning, Mark Allen will be delighted.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He was thrilled in the way only someone who doesn’t expect to be delighted actually gets delighted — fully, without guarding it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

If that proves true, advertisers will be delighted to surf the AI wave as it crashes over the world's internet users.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

One of the essays, a particularly nasty one about shrinking potions, was for Harry’s least favorite teacher, Professor Snape, who would be delighted to have an excuse to give Harry detention for a month.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling