as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Light Mount's volume knob is easy to access and satisfying to use, a much more intuitive design than the volume roller on the pricier Dark Mount.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Serve it with rice and watercress for a complete, satisfying meal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Slightly above normal temperatures were expected through April 3 with temperatures warming back into the low to mid 90s by April 5, the weather service said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sunlight enters through the walls and roof, warming the air and soil inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within about a month, a lineage of Oceanospirillales microbes proliferated, feasting on cyclohexane.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Most travelers base themselves in either Giglio Porto or Campese, both on the water, and pass their days swimming, sunning, napping, and feasting on fresh seafood at outdoor restaurants.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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Camp Jeep is another main attraction, which allows riders to experience a thrilling 28-foot incline and other obstacles in a Jeep driven by a professional driver.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has turned 43 since starring in a thrilling decisive qualifier against Denmark.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Gladding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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