Example Sentences

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“Market participants are rejoicing as they head into the weekend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

But today, scientists are rejoicing at the saiga’s unlikely rebound.

From National Geographic • Dec. 14, 2023

Brentford supporters are rejoicing in having Eriksen among them, one young fan taking the microphone before the game to announce he would inspire them to a 6-0 win.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2022

A correspondent in the Ballot-Box said: The women of Minnesota are rejoicing in the measure of justice vouchsafed them,—the right to vote and hold office in school matters.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady