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pleasure

[plezh-er] / ˈplɛʒ ər /




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It brings me no pleasure to report that Trump possessed the perfect mien for the performance of wrestling.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

A great song offers pleasure, but a great album – no skips – is a doorway.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Disillusioned by painting around 1913, Duchamp employed these objects to shift art from optical pleasure to conceptual provocation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

But on the bestsellers display at your favorite local indie, it represents the small pleasure of palming a near-pocket-size book in your hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“Well, young people, it has been a pleasure getting to know you, but it’s time to move along now. You go on out there and get back to it. You’re making us proud.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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