pride and joy
Example Sentences
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Mother Megan said Edward was her "pride and joy" and he had achieved milestones she never thought possible.
From BBC
It imagines a queer life for William and Kate’s pride and joy as this young royal defiantly and decadently comes of age.
From Los Angeles Times
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
But this baby plot is the pride and joy of the tight-knit group of green thumbers who tend to it.
From Los Angeles Times
This was Lord Mandelson's priority, something he described in his outgoing letter to embassy staff last week as "my personal pride and joy", that he claimed would "help write the next chapter of the special relationship".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
