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entertain

[en-ter-teyn] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn /




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"There were many offers to drop the charges against me, but I did not entertain them," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Rae equates vertical videos to short films or music videos, with their mobile-first format capturing audiences as they scroll, but she says it’s just one of many pathways to build and entertain an audience.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"This is one of the reasons why I do what I do, to make something you hope is going to entertain and give value for money," he said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The women refused to entertain this theory: “No way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Nineteenth-century newspapers intentionally printed fake news stories to entertain readers and increase sales.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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