be in high spirits
Example Sentences
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It remains unclear when the military personnel, said to be in "high spirits", and the aircraft will return to Nigeria.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
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
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
They appeared to be in high spirits, and, seizing my arms before I could offer any resistance, they dragged me at a great pace down the passage and out into the verandah.
From In the Wrong Paradise by Lang, Andrew
