well-pleased

Example Sentences

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The early results of algorithmic rental cars are in, and Avis Chief Executive Officer Ron Nelson declared himself well-pleased with its “more nimble and dynamic” pricing.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 30, 2014

"They might push a Brigadier General around," say his well-pleased subalterns, "but not a Major General."

From Time Magazine Archive

To astonished Warm Springers, well-pleased at the growth of their village, the President began talking about a new post office, wondered why they had not demanded one.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Epsom crowd�over 500,000�was well-pleased by the parade to the post.

From Time Magazine Archive

There standing at the door was Saruman himself, looking well-fed and well-pleased; his eyes gleamed with malice and amusement.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien