amusement
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Pink’s has six locations in Los Angeles and two around Las Vegas, usually inside amusement parks and other venues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
While experts played down the wider significance of the vote in a constituency that overwhelmingly backed Brexit a decade ago, the by-election has drawn international attention and amusement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Activities "such as skydiving, white-water rafting, roller coasters or other amusement rides" would "fall short of the standard".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Readers who might be unaware of this facility should imagine an amusement park minus the fun and whimsy.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
It isn’t fair that I should have the hardest work, and never any amusement.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
On the Grand Pier, they know a £2 turnstile and 2p amusements can still be too much for some.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
In 1987, Mr. Birney’s Conor is a happy nerd, comfortably living alone in a small Baltimore house with a shelf of videotapes and other amusements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Robinson, who created MTV’s “Sweet/Vicious” and has helped shepherd a handful of other fluffy amusements, is a promising popcorn wit, deftly ensuring the tone is neither too sober nor too snide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025
Much like its kiddie counterpart, Chuck’s Arcade offers a blend of retro and modern amusements — classics like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat sit alongside newer fare like Halo and Connect Four Hoops.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
“I promised you better amusements than this,” Locke says stiffly, taking my elbow.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Vocabulary lists containing amusement
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