rejoice

Example Sentences

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"You rejoice and cry, and you tremble inside from the emotion -- seeing those eyes that are both sad and joyful and filled with tears," she told AFP during a recent prisoner exchange.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

"While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will love on forever," they said.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

When the Prodigal Son’s older brother is bothered about the feast, his father tells him to rejoice in his brother’s return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Duck lovers, rejoice — the Duck Tamarind is not to be missed.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

I might say to my own credit, as I needed every bit of credit available in those days, that I did not rejoice over Caroline’s misfortune.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson