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

Four months after being pushed into retirement by the Clippers, future Hall of Famer Chris Paul apparently took delight in the team’s quick exit from the postseason Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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

Watkins was the spearhead that led Villa's renaissance, coming off the bench with fierce intent to send the travelling fans wild with delight in their corner of Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

He remembered his trip to the city two years before, his delight in the pedestrian pigeons strolling, nodding up and down the sidewalks right along with the people.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli