as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else
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Colorado Avalanche executive Joe Sakic followed a similar path, while others who enjoyed long on-ice careers and went on to win Cups as coaches like Quenneville and Randy Carlyle didn’t have nearly as strong of HHOF cases as players as Brind’Amour does.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026 -
This is exactly what to expect here—a complete connection with Iceland’s toughest terrain, best enjoyed during the warmer months between May and September.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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That’s because their comfort is universally loved.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Bobby Bobby Charlton is still loved across the pond for leading England to 1966 World Cup glory.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
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While her daughter and her friends were playing, Kerry noticed a snake in her garden and, knowing her brother liked animals and lived nearby, sought out his help.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Dane Cordes was an adrenaline junky and, according to those who knew him, was someone who liked fast cars, fast bikes, water sports and skydiving.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Thibs savored every second of his time working for Jeff Van Gundy in Madison Square Garden in the 1990s.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Got off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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