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took pride
vb. (present participle of take pride English)
Usage examples of "took pride".
People from the various cities on the Moon took pride in their hotels, restaurants, and public facilities.
The shape of his mouth was pride, and more: it was as if he took pride in being proud.
She hated them, these smiling, light-footed strangers, these proud fools who took pride in something they had lost, seeming to be proud that they had lost it.
She had a beautiful voice and a delicate and clear enunciation, though she spoke swiftly and took pride in this skill.