overjoyed

Example Sentences

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The lawyer for their support committee, Thierry Moser, told AFP that he was "overjoyed".

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Paramount must now absorb a troubled asset at a high cost, while Netflix investors seem overjoyed to not have such problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“We are so overjoyed and so grateful for all the well wishes,” she said in her post.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Mohammed Khalil, a 50-year-old driver told AFP that he was overjoyed by the arrival of Syrian government forces.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

When Dufarge, who was still shielding his eyes against the sight of the Laughing Man’s face, heard a queer exhalation of agony from the direction of the target, he was overjoyed.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger