be pleased
Example Sentences
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Perhaps new manager Alvaro Arbeloa will be pleased with what he saw.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Most investors had reason to be pleased last quarter too—rising prices will do that—but just how pleased?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
British officials will be pleased so far with the pomp-filled US welcome for Charles and Camilla, which has included a 21-gun salute, military jet flypast and a state banquet at the White House.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
Every sportswriter would be pleased to see Gamebook Stats Inc. enter the high school football arena as much as they are providing stats in basketball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
She wondered whether she had made a terrible mistake by confiding in her cousin—Cecilia would hardly be pleased if excitable Lola started flaunting her knowledge of Robbie’s note.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
