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entertain

[en-ter-teyn] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn /




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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

There’s still more new music to make and crowds to entertain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

Brie takes out paper and crayons for Teddy to entertain him between train arrivals.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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