amuse
Example Sentences
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The temptation to amuse the audience led him to betray his duty to appraise the work of aspiring artists who tremblingly dared present themselves before His Nasty Majesty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
A steal at $28 for three courses, diners saddle up to the counter, reminiscent of a chef’s table, for a French and Japanese-inspired amuse bouche with a main dessert, followed by petit fours.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
In a year of exuberance and dread, songs came from every which way to comfort, to amuse, to haunt, to tantalize.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024
As his answers continued to confuse and amuse people, Orry finally said he never wanted to be asked what he did for a living again.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
“Always asking me what to do today. Can’t you amuse yourselves with your toys? Or with each other? I have work to do.”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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