as in pleases
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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First in the Western Conference at 4-0-1, tied with Nashville in the Supporters’ Shield race with 13 points, and days away from the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Cruz Azul, LAFC has shown a penchant for competing hard, which pleases Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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This classic combination of chocolate pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, and gummies is a childhood favorite that still delights today.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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And when that happens, the Arctic warms closer to temperatures farther south and atmospheric pressure changes.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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And when that happens, the Arctic warms closer to temperatures further south and atmospheric pressure changes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Glads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glads. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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