entertained

Example Sentences

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A previously unthinkable risk now being entertained by some is trouble at life assurers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"If a viewer is not entertained in seconds, then they either switch the show or the platform," says Kuku's Bisu.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

There’s also documentation that shows Musk himself, at various points, entertained for-profit structures.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

“Writing the book, at night and on the weekends, gave me a purpose, kept me engaged and focused, entertained — remembering, remembering, trying to put everything in there,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Game nights in the concession stand hit occasional lulls, so Theo and I entertained ourselves making plastic cup pyramids and talking about English class.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia