rejoicing

Example Sentences

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Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 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

"We were all rejoicing because at a certain point, we thought we were going to die. My friends were telling me 'Nathan, we thought you were dead.'"

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

No one could be put in prison; prisoners were even released so that they could share in the general rejoicing.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton