take pleasure

Example Sentences

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In times like these, it’s important to take pleasure in the little things — like the fact that Monday was probably not a great day for Samuel Alito.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Aristotle recognized that we take pleasure in viewing fictional representations of tragedies, suffering and mutilated corpses that would repulse us if we confronted them in reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He seems to take pleasure in making everything personal.

From Slate • Nov. 8, 2025

Harris appears to take pleasure in her fashion choices, whether it be Carolina Herrera and Manolo Blahnik or skinny black jeans and Converse Chucks.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024

Like Papi, I could no longer even take pleasure in Karli’s playfulness.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo