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delighted

[dih-lahy-tid] / dɪˈlaɪ tɪd /


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Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

"But we're just delighted to have him as part of our group. He's a massive part of it. And, if he keeps playing like that, his future takes care of itself."

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Deeper into the grounds, fans delighted in interactive art installations — from a replica of Pinky’s Records & Discs to Craig’s front porch.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

"We are delighted to uncover a molecular mechanism that could shed light on to how aging contributes to diseases like ALS and Huntington's," says first author Dr. Seda Koyuncu.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

But they missed the children a lot, and they were delighted when nine-year-old Barbara sent them letters in cipher.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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