Example Sentences

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The result is that Americans, for decades, "have been amusing themselves to death".

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2022

There was a circular quality to the proceedings that might have been amusing in different times.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2018

The newspapers have been amusing us with photographs of David Cameron and on their summer breaks, above sarky little captions about how badly they're dressed.

From The Guardian • Aug. 6, 2011

While that would have been amusing, I suppose it would not have boded well for future seasons of the show.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2010

Whatever he was whispering must have been amusing, for his big bald friend gave a sudden snort of laughter, loud enough so that the king himself turned his head toward the Domishmen.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin