please

Example Sentences

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These days, however, those fears are outweighed by pressure to please employees—and demand from investors eager for exposure to top AI startups.

From The Wall Street Journal

After years of carping about it, I am pleased to find VW’s latest infotainment system now mentally competent and even fun to use.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I already read things last night which did not please me. I believe I proved today that I deserved my place, and even before that."

From Barron's

“And three quarters,” I add, which seems to please her.

From Literature

"The mill must keep working, Bronden. We cannot close it down to gallivant whenever we please."

From Literature