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Carrick, who spent 12 successful years as a United player, responded to Cunha's glowing assessment by admitting he is relishing his unexpected opportunity.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

She is relishing the opportunity of doing the same against China and Ghana - opposition England do not meet regularly and who could pose different questions.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Timber is relishing the challenge of shackling Kane on the former Tottenham star's return to north London.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

For now, in the days leading up to the award ceremony, Rawayana is relishing their Grammy nomination and reflecting on the difficult journey that they took to get there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025

The cod is generally boiled whole; but a large head and shoulders contain all that is relishing, the thinner parts being overdone and tasteless before the thick are ready.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849