gloat over
Example Sentences
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In some cases, those who took to social media to gloat over his death or post comments that caused offence have been fired or placed on leave by employers.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
I hope she drives it around in her passenger seat to gloat over that ex.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022
Here such reports cause perplexion, to say the least: what can be more shameful than to gloat over the trouble that occurred?
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2019
Suu Kyi, 70, the revered leader known here simply as “the Lady,” had come earlier in the week to give a short speech to her supporters, asking them not to gloat over their landslide victory.
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2015
“And to gloat over your victory at the Flames.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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