delights

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Fletcher, who, along with Gamble, is from southern Louisiana, delights in being shocking.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Still, amid the delights of Mr. Koolhaas’s stair, there are reminders that he is part of the generation of Deconstructivist architects who disdained the profession’s traditional values of unity, harmony and stability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He delights in his mastery of the battlefield, military or civilian, flexing his psychological muscles with a sociopath’s defiant swagger.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The sentiment delights Celia so that she cannot properly respond in any of their common languages, and only smiles at him over her wine.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern