Example Sentences

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Not all of Apple’s recent strategic decisions have pleased investors, however.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But Le Tissier's showing at both right-back and centre-back in Saturday's defeat will have pleased Wiegman as she confirmed she was right at home in an England shirt.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Although the actions have pleased the governor’s supporters, Fuentes is not a fan.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Lawrence’s map had spurred a quest — a fact that might have pleased him — but it hadn’t revealed a lode.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023

The strange thing was, the girl’s fall from grace ought to have pleased Mariam, brought her a sense of vindication.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini