thrilled

Example Sentences

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"We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements as finalists."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One suspects that Lewis, an ardent classifier well-versed in Carolus Linnaeus’ “Systema Naturae,” would have been thrilled to present his own findings at the society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

At the Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow, I was thrilled to see a keycard already in the slot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

While investors won’t be thrilled about the drop in equities, this type of reaction is a key feature of resilient markets, the IMF said, facilitating risk sharing across investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They were so thrilled to be safe and alive that both of them jumped out of the plane and started to dance.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein