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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

The deal includes a go-shop period for Caesars to entertain competing offers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Outside, there are all manner of amenities to entertain even the most active of guests, including a swimming pool, a separate spa, a lit tennis court, and a dock.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

For two hours I listen to giggling and flapping as they entertain themselves with the skittish creatures.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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