take pride in
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"We take pride in being able to win clutch games," said Edwards.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Texas lawmakers take pride in passing a budget; almost all of us saw it as a top priority every legislative session.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
“It was very frustrating. Our crosswalks are crisp. We take pride in sharp, well-defined corners,” Hale said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
The Yautja are a ruthless culture whose warriors take pride in hunting alone, and Dek’s stubborn adherence to those rules, even as an outcast, is nearly his undoing.
From Salon • Nov. 12, 2025
They more than do their work, they take pride in it.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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