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elation

[ih-ley-shuhn] / ɪˈleɪ ʃən /


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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

When a panel of expert judges announced its pick for “Best Bagel,” the crowd erupted with a mix of elation and disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 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

Post-victory elation, however, was short-lived: In mid-2023, Calamia had to tirelessly defend their right to use testosterone, which they’d been taking since 2019 as part of their gender transition, to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

I squeed to myself, trying not to let my elation show.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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