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How to use the word elated in a Sentence?

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I feel hugely relieved and a bit elated, it’s just a massive weight off my shoulders. I feel like I can move forward, which I have n’t been able to do for some time.

Lucy Siegle

Found on New York Times
10 months ago

Given the proximity to Portland, we were very surprised when this report came in and elated when we were able to verify the sighting, we really appreciate the people who reported this rare occurrence and Cascadia Wild who helped us confirm the report and begin monitoring efforts.

Dave Keiter

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I ’ll just be so elated, probably some tears. And it ’ll just be a very, very emotional moment.

Jason Kelce

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Everyone here is elated, but it's very emotional for everybody.

Annie Carmichael

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It's so hard to actually get your head around it now that it's here, everyone here is elated, but it's very emotional for everybody.

Annie Carmichael

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I am elated that our collective efforts at pushing for stronger protection against rape and other forms of sexual abuse are advancing.

Josalee Deinla

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We waited for hours in the secure facility for the decision to arrive, when we got it, we tore it open and were just elated.

Tara Plochocki

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I'm elated and I'm overwhelmed because just the thought that so many people right now, millions of people, will not be forced out on the streets.

Cori Bush

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Everyone was so elated to help me do that for her.

Angela Strozier

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We are happy to be here and are elated that the kids had the opportunity to have a traditional graduation.

Ericka Hursey

Found on CNN
2 years ago

It just happened to be a coincidence that they hired a bisexual woman to play a bisexual woman, which they were all elated about.

Laci Mosley

Found on CNN
2 years ago

There were two base jumpers, we don’t know the guys, just as we got to the top and start of the Aonach Eagach ridge we heard the first parachute deploy and saw them, i was blown away really, it’s such a sharp drop and narrow gully, no margin for error. My heart was in my mouth when he jumped and we were elated to see him sail off into the distance.

Nick Cowie

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Arnaz and Anzalone didnt have nearly enough time to spend with each other before her passing. LUCILLE BALL WOULD BE ELATED FOR WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD, BUT DISAPPOINTED IN COMEDY OFFERINGS ON TV, FRIENDS SAY The COVID-19 kept us apart, so I wasnt able to see her as much as I usually do because she was compromised and I didnt want her getting sick in any kind of way, so I wasnt able to spend as much time with her as I normally do because of the COVID since March. I mean, I saw her, but not as much; wed hang out every day practically she was here. Plus, she lived with me for a while.

Julia Arnaz

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

The VFW members were kind, happy and elated to do the film. The VFW members took a few minutes to rehearse since The VFW members havent done a ceremony since February. I believe The VFW members said The VFW members did 86 of The VFW members last year. When it was ready to do go, The VFW members did the show -- filmed in one take. It brings tears to the eyes. Everything was perfect.

Rob Luffman

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

The Estate of Whitney Houston is more than elated to be involved with a group of people that are as passionate about Whitney's life story as we are. Whitney's legacy deserves only the best that can be given, i stand with the hearts of these partners being the chosen ones to produce a film that's uplifting and inspiring to all that loved Whitney Houston sister-in-law, giving you a reason to continue to celebrate The Voice that we all fell in love with and will cherish forever !

Pat Houston

Found on CNN
3 years ago

I was elated to still be 'here,'.

Bill Fuzak

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Such elated spirit and bluffing may greatly get on the nerve of the dialogue partner even at the slightest slip, the use of armed forces against the DPRK will be a horrible thing for the US.

Kim Jong

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I am extremely elated to have such an iconic athlete join my football club, i am absolutely honored that out of all the other womens clubs around the world, she (Semenya) has chosen JVW as the club where she would like to start showcasing her football skills.

Van Wyk

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

I'm just elated, i don't know what the future is, but I'm excited for what's to come.

Monique Goldring

Found on CNN
4 years ago

They're elated that the jury sent a message to local counties and governments in general that privacy matters and that you can not recklessly put out our data on the internet.

Jonathan Shub

Found on CNN
4 years ago

On the one hand I feel absolutely elated that justice was served. On the other hand I also feel disappointed, because clearly the three-year minimum sentence does not adequately reflect the havoc this man, this rapist, has inflicted on so many women, including Lili Bernard, it does indicate there is now a shift in the legal system that is now going to reflect modern culture, and that now women's voices are being believed and women's lives are being valued.

Lili Bernard

Found on CNN
5 years ago

When investigators informed me of the details this poor girl had lived through, I was absolutely mortified, but elated she had survived.

Canadian County

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

I would absolutely be elated to know that this is finally put to rest.

Craig Coley

Found on CNN
5 years ago

This picture says it all. Simply elated.

Kim Overton

Found on CNN
6 years ago

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