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
About five minutes into the fair, I realized I could entertain myself for probably the entire day by simply people watching.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The final bottom-six fixtures are on Sunday, 17 May, when Dundee will host Aberdeen, Kilmarnock visit Livingston and St Mirren entertain Dundee United.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Authentic also uses Sports Illustrated-sponsored events such as the ones held at the Super Bowl to entertain clients for its other businesses and makes tickets available to the public.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
“What of the explosion? Didn’t that entertain you sufficiently?”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" by Patrick Henry (1775)
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 3
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