entertain

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In certain contexts, it makes sense for the judiciary not to entertain a civil lawsuit that aims to undermine a criminal conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal

We asked Wall Street Journal readers, “How do you think Americans will be entertaining themselves 20 years from now?”

From The Wall Street Journal

And why did Americans continue to pay to entertain themselves while they were forced to cut back on so much else?

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s another law of social power: New Yorkers don’t entertain at home often.

From The Wall Street Journal

The property, which was built in 1989 and spans 10,200 square feet, comes complete with an array of luxury amenities, including a game room, a full gym, sports court, and an outdoor entertaining terrace.

From MarketWatch