gleefully
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This gleefully silly stage version of the TV series stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase in a production that winks at ‘Carousel,’ ‘The Music Man,’ ‘Oklahoma!’ and other classics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Damian Penaud gleefully scampering past Alex Dombrandt on his way to the line and a 53-10 scoreline – England's heaviest home defeat – remains an image that haunts the home of English rugby.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Micky Van de Ven's tackle stopped Saka from shooting but Joao Palhinha made a hash of clearing and Eze gleefully slotted home from 12 yards.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Sometimes perspectives shift within a page, within a scene, moving rapidly and gleefully between points of view, and using that omniscient voice to steer us around — that was fun.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
The old mouse winked at Matthias gleefully as he adjusted his glasses.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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