entertain
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The industry saw a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic as people looked for ways to entertain themselves at home.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
But after initial missteps that confused markets, Powell’s press conferences got more scripted and he became less willing to entertain questions from reporters on broader economic topics than interest-rate policy.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
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
Yet it omits that the FDA also said it would entertain an accelerated approval based on a single-arm trial if the results were compelling, Replimune chair Philip Astley-Sparke tells us.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Despite Bobby’s insensitivity and bullheadedness, the Polgars were gracious hosts and continued to entertain and care for him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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