glory in
phrasal verb
gloried in; glorying in; glories in
: to feel or show great joy or pleasure because of (something)
They gloried in their country's success.
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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Staying healthy is key to the quest for glory in Milano Cortina, so athletes are deploying the latest science.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
The counting stats get much of the glory in basketball.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Reset the secondary The Rebels’ pass defense didn’t cover itself in glory in the final moments of either the Sugar Bowl or Fiesta Bowl.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Staying healthy is key to the quest for glory in Milano Cortina, so athletes are deploying the latest science.
—Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
The counting stats get much of the glory in basketball.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Reset the secondary The Rebels’ pass defense didn’t cover itself in glory in the final moments of either the Sugar Bowl or Fiesta Bowl.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glory in
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“Glory in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glory%20in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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