Example Sentences

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Fatina Salman, 42, whose eldest daughter, Malak, 24, was on the list of Palestinians expected to be freed, said in a phone interview that she had rejoiced at the news.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2023

He had waited three decades for a big-league team to return to Washington and had rejoiced when the Nationals arrived in 2005.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2018

We had rejoiced at the crumbling of that system.

From Time Magazine Archive

They had noted the lack of specially tempting music; they had rejoiced that this talented, intimate and unique production has once more been imported for their pleasure.

From Time Magazine Archive

When Elizabeth had rejoiced over Wickham’s departure she found little other cause for satisfaction in the loss of the regiment.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen