gratification

Example Sentences

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“And those individuals who prey on children for their own sexual gratification will be identified, they will be arrested, and they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"The sense of gratification I felt when we rallied around an agenda and got results made me feel like this is what I want," Thapa said of his start as a student activist.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

They prefer instant gratification that extends beyond Mexico.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

She told the inquiry the men "prioritised personal gratification and their careers over the wellbeing of their families" and claimed "the deceit and collusion went high up the chain."

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

To my surprise and gratification, I felt much better.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson