take delight
Example Sentences
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Tony Hewitt has lived in Ferryhill, County Durham, with his wife Rita for seven years and said they take delight entering the annual Ferryhill in Bloom competition.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
I do not take delight in Tucker Carlson’s firing.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
She was able to take delight in that beautiful, sweet new life — and yet the child represented to her, more than anything, a job well done, and a temporary job at that.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2022
It takes an evil person to take delight in what we’re going through.
From Fox News ● Nov. 22, 2021
I won’t get to see Lara take delight in all things carbohydrate.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
