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Nevertheless, all American families have entertained themselves in some way, and some of the most popular forms, like movies and TV, cut across social divides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

"Aryna will go down as one of the greatest players to play this game. I will have entertained crowds around the world."

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

For most of the history of the medium, magicians have entertained audiences through a variety of means, most notably tricks, effects, sleights of hand or illusions of seemingly impossible feats.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Coventry have entertained a nation during their best FA Cup run since winning the competition in 1987.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

I knew Papa would have entertained Big Ma.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia