pride and joy
Example Sentences
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“One of my pride and joy purchases,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Starmer also said he wants to be the "best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and joy".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The almost-daily barrages, paired with the cold snap, have put lives at risk and created an unprecedented threat for Ivannikov's pride and joy: a collection of almost 4,000 species.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
You can take pride and joy in creating a home together, now that your remaining children have left or are about to leave the home.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
I stand here before you filled with deep pride and joy — pride in the ordinary, humble people of this country.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
