delight in

Example Sentences

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And he discovered he had more delight in taking the pictures than in making the pencil-and-paper drawings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Maguire may not be at quite the same levels as when he arrived at Old Trafford, but most United fans will delight in the news he is staying around for a bit longer at least.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But we’ll make an exception for the shoe story, a genuine delight in an otherwise gloomy news world.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

Hemetsberger's delight in completing the training run alone was obvious to see, a fist pumping the air as he came into the finish area.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen