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delight in



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Once shared online, people meticulously study the choreography in them and delight in catching subtle movements and expressions by their favourite band members.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

It has been quite a week for Evans and Welsh gymnastics in general with drama, disappointment and delight in equal measures.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Airport dads, families and infrequent fliers will delight in the breathing room and lack of snaking lines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

The two delight in discovering each other’s cultural differences, even if the alien is occasionally bossy and annoying, say when Rocky bleats “Dirty! Dirty!” upon entering Grace’s astral man cave.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

My delight in the moment was so great that I had to close my eyes to hold back my joyful tears.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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