delighting

Example Sentences

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Later, he would stand on stage in Nyon, delighting in the matchups for the Champions League knockout rounds, and then return to his quiet job as UEFA’s general secretary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Creme eggs have been delighting - or not, depending on your palate - British tastebuds for more than 50 years.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

People in northern Germany flocked to the Elbe river Monday to marvel at giant Arctic-style ice floes that have clogged up a stretch of the waterway, creating a headache for shipping but delighting visitors.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The first act is all infatuation with director Sophie Brooks and cinematographer Conor Murphy delighting in scenes of superficial bliss: sunflowers, pretty clouds, Adirondack chairs nestled together just so.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

In the course of our conversation, Horchow did this over and again, delighting in tying together the loose ends of a lifetime.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell