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pleasure

[plezh-er] / ˈplɛʒ ər /




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But in games, the art lies precisely in how much pleasure is generated for the player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It was not about coaxing the maximum possible pleasure out of a cut of meat.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Regardless of how the surge came to light, it’ll be a pleasure to hear on the Empire Polo Club lawn, alongside ever-alluring tunes like “Augustine” and “Saint.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She got more pleasure out of helping you win.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Everyone said, ‘It’s a pleasure to meet you.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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