gloating

Example Sentences

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who poured a lot of time, money, coordination, pressure, and campaigning into the outcome, was understandably gloating following the result.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

I won’t join in the gloating of some critics at the hundreds who have lost their jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

There was no gloating from John about that.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

Three is either a charm or a curse – depending on your point of view – and there are plenty of people gloating or kvetching today.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024

The kind of gloating you do when you win and you’re glad, but you’re trying not to be too much of a jerk about it.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste