as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025 -
But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While DeMario and her son have delighted their community each year with the annual attraction, the neighborhood is giving back to them, too.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Viral Reaction TikTok users were delighted by the clip, with comments including.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Negotiations between the Nuggets, Braun, and Duffy intensified over the weekend, culminating in an agreement that satisfied both sides.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For best results, reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through and the puff pastry is crisp again.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pettis said as climate change has warmed ocean waters, the whales have moved into new locations to follow their food sources.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda has thrilled his supporters, but Democrats are hoping many voters see it as overreach.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In Georgia, Mariska Hargitay answers questions about her documentary film, My Mom Jayne, as Tessa Thompson is thrilled to be honored with an award at a screening and award presentation for Hedda.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Ravens have feasted on a schedule that, through eight weeks, includes nary a team with a winning record.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Granted, most of the league has feasted on the rebuilding Sharks during that time.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Gladded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladded. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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