take satisfaction
Example Sentences
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He may take satisfaction from the fact that the regime has so far remained loyal to him.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
But he also said the venerated anti-slavery activist, who called on America to live up to its promises of freedom and equality, would not take satisfaction that the work was complete.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2023
Nor did he take satisfaction that most of them now lie in the dustbins of history while he is more celebrated than ever, as humanity goes to hell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
But for this week, take satisfaction in seeing justice done and that the rancor and protest after Floyd’s death have turned to relief and hope that change, at last, has come.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 21, 2021
Rather than surrender to my bitterness, I have learned to take satisfaction in the life that Hugh has led.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
