entertaining

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Upon entering the dwelling, guests are greeted with classic Hamptons charm and modern luxury, offering vaulted ceilings, five fireplaces, a sunken living room, formal dining room, and an expansive chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

And it’s also one of the easiest entertaining tricks a home cook can borrow.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

A week earlier, Iran had opened its campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against New Zealand, a result that left qualification hopes alive but increased the importance of the Belgium match.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

For games, the kitchen is entertaining the possibility of hosting a braai, a traditional South African barbecue hang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

More effective, although unpremeditated, were the obstacles erected by the four little boys, Fred, Dan, Jack, and Bob, who kept running in and out of the rooms where the older girls were entertaining their callers.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey