Example Sentences

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Most often, the sender is gloating about something or other.

From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2016

Much of the action in “Salivation Army” happens under the Max Rager roof, where Vaughn is gloating over his billion-dollar sale of the energy drink company to Vivian’s paramilitary firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2016

Explains O'Sullivan: "One of the attractions of living here is gloating about how all your friends up North are freezing."

From Time Magazine Archive

So far, nobody is gloating yet in the White House.

From Time Magazine Archive

She is gloating over her clothes in her bedroom.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian