take pleasure in

phrase

: to enjoy
She takes pleasure in her work.

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After an overly mopey Season 1, letting our series lead actually take pleasure in a life that most people can only dream about is a smart shift, but Tropper also gives Coop two distinct, disparate, and clarifying obstacles. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026 Most of these pieces have a lot going on, designed for listeners who take pleasure in guiding their ear through each successive layer. Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026 But watching my son take pleasure in watching this thing that has given me so much pleasure was, in the recursive loop that is parenting, a pleasure in itself. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025 The show is so ungainly jumping inelegantly between New York and France, showcasing obnoxious people who take pleasure in shouting at each other. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take pleasure in

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“Take pleasure in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20pleasure%20in. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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