We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 Not meant to define but to praise, to rejoice in the maker and what has been made, to dare be heard as a whisper or a shout in this immense world.—Natalie Diaz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 But before rejoicing, consider what might be a kind of gas price dilemma.—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Two runs scored, and the Dodgers walked off the field with a 4-3 loss as the home crowd rejoiced.—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejoice
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad — more at joy
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