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elation

[ih-ley-shuhn] / ɪˈleɪ ʃən /


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He knows he might not make the cut this time with Knicks elation reaching heights that Todd ranked just below the births of his three children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The scenes in Kyiv contrasted with elation to the north, where 205 Ukrainian soldiers were freed in the latest POW exchange with Moscow.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He said there was "degree of elation" at seeing one and he watched it for 15 minutes before it flew off.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Life waxes and wanes between peace and tumult, elation and despair.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Joe made no attempt to hide his elation.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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