- past perfect of entertain.
Example Sentences
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Cortez was working at the time, so holding back her child, whose birthday is in August, would have been difficult even if she had entertained the option more seriously.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Arozarena had entertained during batting practice, shagging flies in left while wearing a sombrero and cowboy boots.
From Washington Times • Mar. 21, 2023
Arozarena had entertained during batting practice, fielding in left while wearing a sombrero and cowboy boots.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023
Natasha Ayivor, from the Royal Mail, said Dennis had entertained generations with his "mischief and mayhem".
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2021
The hostess was tense; it would be the first time she had entertained in her new home.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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