thrilled

Example Sentences

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Jessica Meaney, executive director of Investing in Place and a longtime advocate for the infrastructure plan, is thrilled that the city has finally taken this step.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

But not everyone in Tucson is thrilled about the prospect of the Iranian team being in town.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Which is why I was thrilled when a handful of “Bite” readers landed in my inbox requesting a short-run series focused on budget-friendly recipes and cooking tips.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"The experimental setups necessary for making these observations already exist. We're thrilled to see what future discoveries are made in this area, and what it can tell us about the fundamental physics of our universe."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

A strange sense of excitement thrilled him, different from what he had felt when Dallben had presented him with the sword.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander