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Moments before, Tower of Power had been entertaining the crowd with its muscular, horn-led funk.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

Electronika had been entertaining crowds in Tennessee for two decades, and the job had never seemed more dangerous.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2022

In mid-April, performers with the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular had been entertaining families in Adelaide, a city on the south Australian coast about 400 miles northwest of Melbourne.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

During the festival’s first year, Mr. Sinise stepped off a plane from Iraq, where he had been entertaining troops with his Lt.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2015

His lordship had been entertaining two guests, a young lady and gentleman, in the summerhouse, and had watched my father's approach across the lawn bearing a much welcome tray of refreshments.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro