amused
Example Sentences
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She is amused by the memes and viral videos, particularly one in which a man yells, “Harfuch! Have a baby with my wife and I’ll raise him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Everyone laughed, but Kidner, now 66, wasn’t amused.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The Mexican government was not amused by these revelations, and reacted to these threats by reminding the U.S. that Mexico is a sovereign country.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
The twins could not follow what was going on but challenged the amused private to a duel by hurling their nightcaps at his feet.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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