entertain
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It questioned the decision to entertain a deal with Pernod and not engage Sazerac.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Manchester United entertain another newly promoted opponent, Ipswich, next at Old Trafford on 30 August.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Still, with that perspective, he wasn’t going to entertain any talk about the Dodgers ruining baseball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“But that’s also why we entertain a lot at home. I now have a phone basket that I use to take everyone’s phones away!”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Despite Bobby’s insensitivity and bullheadedness, the Polgars were gracious hosts and continued to entertain and care for him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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
The formula still entertains, sure, but its bite has been blunted by the weight of copycats that came after the first installment.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
No one entertains the idea that one person’s graffitied tribute to a male gladiator might have been defaced by giving the picture breasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
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
He has fallen the tiniest bit in love with Lydia and with the understated, unflustered way she entertains.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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“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
From his mansion tucked away in San Francisco’s rolling hills and an office downtown, he had entertained well-connected guests and grew particularly close to employees at the AI giant Anthropic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
He even looked into playing arena football and entertained the idea of playing for the Los Angeles Avengers, but that thought only lasted a day or so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Zachary and Nademah and Aisha, entertained with Lutfi and Laila and the pool in the backyard, barely noticed when they left.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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That said, “Nary a Horse Left Standing” is an entertaining book that should have wide appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Cesc Fabregas is the manager, so they're a very entertaining team, nice to watch.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Out back, the leafy grounds are anchored by a private swimming pool and spa, creating a secluded spot for relaxing and entertaining.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
“All these Black artists are getting to tell stories in a way that is entertaining and benefiting us in cultural ways,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
I assumed that all of these posts were filled with misdirection and misinformation, but they were still highly entertaining.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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