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entertain

[en-ter-teyn] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn /




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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

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

“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

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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