delighted
Example Sentences
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"I am delighted to welcome our honorary graduates into the University of Glasgow community at such a significant milestone, and to celebrate them alongside our graduating students."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
There was also a perception the officials in charge of the course set-up would be delighted with the prospect.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
"I am delighted that the different types of analyses we did converged on very similar results, suggesting that language change must be a central component in explaining universals."
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Six were overturned by Major League Baseball’s new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Alexander and Beowulf were delighted to hold the two babies as Penelope helped the woman lift her carriage aboard.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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