entertain
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Woe unto those who fail to entertain, animate or amuse.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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
During her post-match news conference, Slegers did not entertain the idea that her side's goals were fortunate.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
He stretched right out, leaning his head against the cushioned wall of the cab and pretending to nod off, a common avoidance-of-conversation-with-strangers tactic of his, one which left me to entertain Shorty.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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