take joy in
Example Sentences
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Legions of travelers take joy in collecting everything from magnets to shot glasses to ornaments to remember their trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
But, Rosenfield said, “When we take joy in the distress and ruination of other people, we make monsters of ourselves,” in that the internet has turned public shaming into a gleeful, global spectator sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
For now, though, the rest of us can just take joy in the fact one of England's most exciting players is back and performing.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2023
It cannot disparage those who are marginalized and it cannot take joy in hypocrisy, rage and pain.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2021
He felt that he should take joy in the man-pleasures of contest, but he could not pretend to himself that he did.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
