- present participle of entertain.
entertaining
Example Sentences
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A week earlier, Iran had opened its campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against New Zealand, a result that left qualification hopes alive but increased the importance of the Belgium match.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
The proudest achievement of his career had been transforming Tottenham from a young, disjointed side into the one of English soccer’s most entertaining offensive teams, capable of reaching a Champions League final.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
UFC Freedom 250 was a gloriously entertaining and bloody spectacle.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Most of the near-sellout crowd of 70,108 were there cheering Iran, helping propel this team under so much pressure to an entertaining 2-2 tie with New Zealand.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
But Penelope knew that if Lady Constance saw her entertaining an actual caller—and a young gentleman, mind you!—there would be no end to the hysteria.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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