be entertained
Example Sentences
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"The audience has now been accustomed to want to be entertained," says Kaplan.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
He didn’t offend anyone except those who wanted to be entertained.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
In other words, people will still be people and they will still want to be entertained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
“I want the audience to be entertained — laughing, crying, standing up and feeling like they can do it all too,” Lauper said of the show, already extended through Dec. 7.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
Billy went into his bedroom, even though there were guests to be entertained downstairs.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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