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pleasure

[plezh-er] / ˈplɛʒ ər /




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Finally, these are his late wife’s children too, and being able to support them this way in her absence must give him a lot of pleasure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Aristotle recognized that we take pleasure in viewing fictional representations of tragedies, suffering and mutilated corpses that would repulse us if we confronted them in reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It was not about coaxing the maximum possible pleasure out of a cut of meat.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Regardless of how the surge came to light, it’ll be a pleasure to hear on the Empire Polo Club lawn, alongside ever-alluring tunes like “Augustine” and “Saint.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Though you may have once been my treasure, don't think this venture is a pleasure!"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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