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be overjoyed





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Lying second in the Championship and looking well set for promotion, you would feel supporters would be overjoyed at being in that position.

From BBC Feb. 5, 2025

"So, I'm not so sure we can be overjoyed."

From Reuters Oct. 10, 2022

I’d be overjoyed if James and her “Abbott” co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph were both nominated, as they’re essential members of the show’s superb ensemble.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2022

“I would be overjoyed to bring that championship back home,” said Sullivan, a graduate of South County High School and Stanford University.

From Washington Post Nov. 19, 2021

My father would be overjoyed to have a man to help him.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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