as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I've been delighting in your company, so I was wondering if we might have another date
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Both experts recommended sticking only to high-quality fresh or pasteurized eggs and enjoying Italian coffee in moderation.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The protests in Nepal last year revealed the extent of young people’s frustration with corruption and a lack of opportunity in the country, where around a fifth of young adults are unemployed, but where the children of the political elite seem to enjoy luxury lifestyles and numerous advantages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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No one deserves to be abandoned, let alone by someone who supposedly loves them.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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So there must be some wild cats who actually love water.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fans are going to like its mix of classic vibes on the 10 originals and one very wicked cover song.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Might his need to be liked by everyone conflict with his job’s more impersonal responsibilities?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is more Champions League play-off action to savour this week — with the stakes high for the second leg ties.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Delight (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight%20%28in%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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