pleasure
Example Sentences
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Aristotle recognized that we take pleasure in viewing fictional representations of tragedies, suffering and mutilated corpses that would repulse us if we confronted them in reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Nikki Beauchamp, a real-estate broker based in New York City who travels regularly for work and pleasure, says checking a bag is a must for her in many instances.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
It was not about coaxing the maximum possible pleasure out of a cut of meat.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Now he’s better known as the villain of “Art Fight,” a reality competition show where he took cruel pleasure destroying amateurs’ hopes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“Mrs. Warne, Miss Warne. It is a pleasure to meet you both,” he said in a voice that was slightly higher pitched than I’d expected for a man so tall.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing pleasure
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