amused
Example Sentences
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Everyone laughed, but Kidner, now 66, wasn’t amused.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Many of his followers doubtless find that his most appealing quality, but the rest of the world is no longer amused.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
“I feel no regret, but I feel amused at myself that I thought it was going to be an anodyne speech,” adding, “By the way, the audience was very receptive. It was widely misreported.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Innis Looby said the technology would help Croydon's struggling businesses by driving crime down and was amused at the idea of anyone being worried about privacy.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
He realized that Rawiya must be the exact median height between them, and it amused him.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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