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excitement

[ik-sahyt-muhnt] / ɪkˈsaɪt mənt /


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An endeavor once bathed in excitement and wonder ended in tragedy and trauma for those who witnessed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Choudhury’s excitement prompted him to create the fan account, “Is the ‘End of Oak Street’ Trailer Out Yet?,” where he could post news about the film and form a community of fellow dinosaur enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The excitement comes with its own vernacular, as “powder hounds” hit the slopes, looking for “fresh tracks” and “chasing pow.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

My excitement was impossible to contain and as the rocket fired its huge boosters and engines and headed skywards, my reaction went viral.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“This was your final exam,” he said, and a jolt of excitement ran through my body.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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