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Parents had arrived equipped with sandwiches, books, playing cards and colouring paper to entertain their children during the wait for the pope on his way to a makeshift alter down the road.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

The point of this recent academic study is that only during this one week per quarter should you even entertain betting on high-beta stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The article argues that optimistic science fiction can do more than entertain: it can give audiences a constructive vision of the future and inspire people to pursue careers in science, engineering and space exploration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

United entertain Brighton in the Carabao Cup on 16 September, before a trip to Fulham four days later.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

People said later that there were musicians in the room to entertain Lisa, to make her smile.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Britain's The Guardian newspaper said the movie "entertains us with creepy campfire tales" but the Hollywood Reporter called it a "dull existential drama" while The Wrap website described it as a "frustrating slog".

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Host and journalist Anders Kvaal entertains both sides of the fracas with his ears open and his mouth largely shut.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025

The paved terrace, for example, is an imitation of a similar space in Palm Beach where the president routinely entertains.

From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2025

“We are bringing this action today to protect the hard work of all the artists whose work entertains and inspires us and the significant investment we make in our content.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025

Lily may be the least helpful helper in the family, but she entertains me with screamed renditions of Disney songs and informs me when she thinks my T-shirts are ugly.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

There was a lively atmosphere as a mariachi band entertained the crowd on Mexican Independence Day weekend, before Mexican-American Garcia took to the stage.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Inside government and out, people were forced to think thoughts they’d never entertained before: Are my kids safe?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

“The sheer volume of information captured is not something that is entertained, in my view, by the Fourth Amendment,” said Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

As if those amenities weren’t enough to keep the Hollywood star entertained, the property also features its own ski slope, as well as a tennis court.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

If I had entertained any suspicious before,” wrote Washington, the assurances you have given me of the contrary would have removed them; but the truth is, I harboured none.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Described as “an extraordinary St. Charles estate,” the property underwent extensive renovations during Wahlberg and McCarthy’s time there, with the couple transforming it into a personalized retreat designed for both entertaining and relaxing.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Prada’s top customers spend about €7, or about $8, with the brand for every euro it spends entertaining them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

When Mark Wood retired on Tuesday, he brought to an end one of the most entertaining England careers in recent years.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The stories are the reason to read the book, because they’re more entertaining than raw data points.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

She either found me entertaining or couldn’t believe I was rambling the way I was.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan