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The Welsh fans were quietened early by the flurry of soft Irish tries but were at least roused by a fightback that will have pleased Gatland, even if his team was ultimately outclassed.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2023

The manner of this win, ultimately rather ground out after Chelsea’s own enterprising play had earned them a first-half lead, will have pleased Antonio Conte.

From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2017

The newcomers and the result will have pleased Scotland manager Gordon Strachan.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2016

The energetic nature of the hosts' performance will have pleased Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's successor, though Forest's lacklustre display will have been equally worrying for their manager Stuart Pearce.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2014

In his speech to Congress,� Maliki said many things that will have pleased the Administration about Iraq as a front in the war on terrorism.

From Time Magazine Archive