entertain
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When he’s not pretending to entertain Valerie’s writing, he’s refusing it altogether, treating her like someone whose time is a far less precious resource than his own.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
There’ll be plenty to entertain in between cheering, even if you’re just a spectator, and the real party starts afterward, anyway, with a DJ, food and drinks, and rubbing elbows with fellow and superstar participants.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The progressive art dealer Jos Hessel and his wife entertain guests in a rather crowded, patchy image.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Derek McInnes' side, whose lead over Rangers was reduced to a point at the weekend and are now just three clear of Celtic, entertain the Ibrox side on Monday, 4 May.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Some important guests had arrived unexpectedly, and she had had to entertain them in a remote part of the villa.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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