delighted
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Coach Charlotte Edwards will be delighted with the momentum England have gained and the quality of their cricket but now faces her biggest decision since being appointed as coach before the start of last summer.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The video, which pays tribute to the cult British teen film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, sparked a delighted reaction online.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Brown is also delighted by the life lessons the show imparts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
However, it insisted across its other developments "the overwhelming majority of residents and their families are delighted with their experience".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Permission from the Community Woodward School was forthcoming for Bobby’s three-week absence, and the boy was delighted to be on the road playing chess instead of being in the classroom.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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