Example Sentences

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Glorying in the bitter weather that Germans found nearly unbearable, the Russians continued their systematic pressure against Novgorod and the siege of Leningrad.

From Time Magazine Archive

Glorying in the risk incurred of proscription and imprisonment, they turned their dwelling into a conventicle.

From Excellent Women by Various

Glorying in the valiant spirit of these women, who in loneliness and hardship played an important but unheralded role in the conquest of this new country, Susan was generous with her praise.

From Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian by Lutz, Alma

Glorying in his deed, she stood shining sun-like upon him until the red cloaks of the advancing warriors came between like scarlet clouds.

From The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest by Liljencrantz, Ottilie A. (Ottilia Adelina)

And hunters at his heels: and a loud throng Glorying Artemis with praise and song!

From Hippolytus/The Bacchae by Euripides