Example sentences of "say [prep] [adj] satisfaction " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Good , ’ he said with unflattering satisfaction .
2 ‘ Inside information , ’ he said with smug satisfaction that made her want to hit him .
3 ‘ Looks like your follower did n't want to hang around , ’ William said with obvious satisfaction .
4 ‘ They 'll lose all the spoons tonight ! ’ the Countess said with undisguised satisfaction , then turned as applause greeted the stately polonaise which had progressed from the far side of the house , advanced through the entrance hall and now entered the ballroom to open the dancing formally .
5 ‘ That 's it , ’ he said with grim satisfaction .
6 ‘ I make that one game all , ’ Graham said with evident satisfaction .
7 Out of the longer silence while they all digested this fiat and readjusted to a suggestion so unexpected , the earl said with evident satisfaction — indeed , to Cadfael 's ears bordering on glee : ‘ Agreed !
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