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rejoice in

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  1. Have or possess something highly desirable, as in He rejoices in a keen mind. [Late 1400s]


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Offill predicts a near future in which readers will once again rejoice in epic novels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

"While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will love on forever," they said.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

When the Prodigal Son’s older brother is bothered about the feast, his father tells him to rejoice in his brother’s return.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

In “The Wizard of Oz,” the residents of Munchkinland rejoice in song to herald the death of the Wicked Witch of the East.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024

We’re not going to do a kumbaya as a team and rejoice in our joint success.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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