gleeful
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As a director, Wilde lands this jump with gleeful ease, making it clear what she meant when she recently described the dreadful reaction to her sophomore film, “Don’t Worry Darling,” as “liberating.”
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026
Ellis Park, filled to close to its 62,000 capacity after a late lowering of ticket prices, was gleeful.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
"You're getting sacked in the morning," was the chant directed at Slot by the gleeful City supporters as their side scored four goals in 20 minutes either side of half-time.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Hanson let out a gleeful howl when he found one rising 2 feet above his head, representing 2 feet of growth every year since the KNP Complex fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
“Go now! Scat!” she said, and Bethan, gleeful, left the hut and scampered back along the lane.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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