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be in high spirits



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Holmes appeared to be in high spirits as they welcomed viewers back to ABC’s “GMA3” on the Monday after Thanksgiving.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022

The little royals appeared to be in high spirits as they were joined by other playmates for the races in the waters around Cowes.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2019

Still, Wall appeared to be in high spirits in the Wizards’ locker room and throughout the evening.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 8, 2019

He seemed suddenly to be in high spirits, as if what the old lady had said to us had made him happy.

From The New Yorker ● Jul. 30, 2018

Washington was then just sixteen, young enough to be in high spirits at the prospect before him.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris


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