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The Sky takeover still requires shareholder approval, but there will be rejoicing among senior Sky executives, set for a payday worth hundreds of millions of pounds thanks to a performance-related bonus scheme.

From The Guardian • Sep. 23, 2018

There will be rejoicing and merriment in the streets of the internet.

From Forbes • Jan. 20, 2012

"Criminals all over America will be rejoicing if AMW is cancelled," said Jim Sitton, who credits the show for catching the man suspected of killing his 6-year-old daughter and three other relatives on Thanksgiving 2009.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2011

Carlo Ancelotti will be rejoicing to have his midfield dynamo restored to the fold, with the 27-year-old offering him rare options.

From The Guardian • Aug. 20, 2010

"Miss Pitman will be rejoicing; I believe she 'twigged'."

From A Pair of Schoolgirls A Story of School Days by Brazil, Angela