glee
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But that he’s done it with such singular style and childlike glee is enough to make the audience remember that a movie theater is a hallowed space.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
There’s an element of sadistic, John Simonesque glee to his attacks on the personal appearances of actors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
A long shot of a ship in harbor, and the unwitting glee with which the inhabitants of 1520s Cebu run to the beach to welcome the sailors, needs no words.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"We don't want people relishing in glee at the tragedy of other people," she said.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
The admiral showed no sign of such misgivings; he marched back and forth and twirled his cane with glee.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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