delighted
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"If the agreements reached or to be reached by Beijing and Washington are in the interests of our Chinese friends, we can only be delighted," Sergey Lavrov told a press conference in New Delhi.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
For seven decades, the Eurovision Song Contest -- which gathers performers from across Europe and further afield, selected by each country's public broadcasting service -- has delighted and, at times, baffled spectators.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Children's entertainer Paul Chuckle has said he is "delighted" to be taking part in an upcoming National Theatre tour.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Nhamo!” cried Dr. Masuku in a delighted voice.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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