as in enjoys
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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Rosie Randisi Presiding over one end of the resort’s iconic, 140-foot freshwater pool, the spa enjoys pride of place within the exuberant greenery of the 32-acre estate in the island’s pastoral north, far removed from Ibiza’s nightlife reputation.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026 -
Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has become associated with the wand, and Vasil enjoys giving the Japanese media something to write about, especially with Murakami sidelined.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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But not every player likes them.—
Adam Annaccone,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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My mother savors her espresso slowly.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.—
Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
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“Delights (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delights%20%28in%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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