rejoicing

Example Sentences

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So of course people are going to be rejoicing in the streets.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

An Iranian official in Tehran who is close to the opposition said people are rejoicing at the strikes but not openly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

In the end, Rams coach Sean McVay screamed and pumped his fists while begging the question, was it rejoicing or was it relief?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Yet despite widespread rejoicing over the ceasefire, Ayish is not optimistic about the long-term prospects for Gaza.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

In itself the capture of Mobile might not have been a matter of such rejoicing had not other good news arrived upon the heels of it.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt