delighted
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But the sales, earnings and guidance announced last week clearly delighted investors, who opened their wallets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“First of all, we’re very happy that the team has finally arrived, and we’re delighted about that,” Hajsafi told reporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The mayor recently delighted Knicks fans after jokingly giving New York City kids a “no bedtime” exemption so they could stay up and watch the games.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Eva Owen, programme manager at Wakehurst, said they were "delighted" to host the pieces which "evoke the themes of care, protection and conservation".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Their clients were vain; they were delighted to see themselves in a masterpiece.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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