entertained

Example Sentences

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It’s kind of this eternal thing: humans love great stories, and they love being together in a place and being entertained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

They included the lifestyle series "With love, Meghan" in which the former actress entertained guests in an opulent California home with a series of arts-and-crafts projects.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"Two pounds will keep the kids entertained for an hour," smiles Michelle Michael, the Grand Pier's boss.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Now that we were no longer stringing beads, I entertained Tanu after supper by reading Tagore’s poems aloud, although the older widows said I would have done better to read the sacred verses.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan