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pleasure

[plezh-er] / ˈplɛʒ ər /




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It brings me no pleasure to report that Trump possessed the perfect mien for the performance of wrestling.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

A great song offers pleasure, but a great album – no skips – is a doorway.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s been such a pleasure and an honor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The pleasure here is less in the story than in the Fleischers’ artfulness in rendering such moments as Superman deploying his cape to shield Lois Lane from an oncoming rush of lava.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“It’s a pleasure, Nell,” this Miss Lawton said, and she smiled so warmly, I stopped my fussing and shook her hand.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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