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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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump will enjoy an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025 -
No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Avington takes pride in seeing the kids learn a host of new skills in everything from swimming to math and loves to see their confidence grow in the process.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Some loved her as Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, some as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 — but for me, Prue Halliwell was the gold standard.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The park is also known for its beautiful beach area with picnic tables and grills, where groups like to settle in for the day on weekends.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Deepen Relationships Beyond Likes One of the biggest mistakes is hoarding digital connections—mass-adding people on LinkedIn, liking posts and then vanishing.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Delight (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight%20%28in%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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