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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

But finding a popcorn movie that could entertain beyond nostalgia alone was rare.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

Cameras force politicians to entertain, which creates two problems: First, officials become less like average Americans and, consequently, relate less to their problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

“What of the explosion? Didn’t that entertain you sufficiently?”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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

When Mirahmadi entertains visitors to the announcer’s booth at Santa Anita, he always makes a point of calling it “Trevor’s booth.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2025

My easygoing, sweet, Bollywood-film-star mother entertains the world.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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

“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

Proof, if any were needed, that people prefer to be entertained rather than preached to.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

At nightfall tribes in the Rocky Mountains entertained the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark by applying torches to sap-dripping fir trees, which then exploded like Roman candles.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The spacious living room offers multiple seating areas anchored by dual fireplaces, creating an inviting space for relaxing and entertaining.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Spanning two parcels, the property combines a sophisticated country-inspired aesthetic with extensive facilities designed for horses, entertaining, and guests.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Starring Maria Sten as a private investigator, this new show on Prime Video follows the entertaining formula of Lee Child’s thriller series.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

With the show’s beleaguered Season 5 set to premiere on Thursday, a crucial question has emerged: Can it still feel like an entertaining watch after the events of this year?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

It was certainly the most entertaining, with the Rossis telling him story after story of their life in the circus, pausing once in a while to glance over at Emily on the television….

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith