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pleasant

[plez-uhnt] / ˈplɛz ənt /


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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"I got quite emotional about it, as you would, and my breath was taken away, really. I was just kind of in a state of pleasant shock," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Checking in: The British crime drama “Legends,” which dropped in early May, was a pleasant surprise.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Mr. Ahamed has a pleasant style, and he writes short, welcoming chapters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“I am pleased to be going home, in fact, and as for Mr. Harley-Dickinson—what could be more pleasant than making a new friend?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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