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is pleasing

  • present progressive of please (3rd person singular).

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Now it’s time for more cars, which is pleasing investors.

From Barron's Nov. 26, 2025

It is pleasing to note that the latest report shows a slight decline in the percentage of back-related conditions in total reported absences, from 6.5% to 5.3%.

From Science Daily Nov. 14, 2023

"Leadership is required by the Qantas chair and the Board and it is pleasing for retail shareholders to see that Board renewal is coming," said Australian Shareholders’ Association CEO Rachel Waterhouse.

From Reuters Oct. 11, 2023

Gatland added the amount of competition in the back row is "pleasing", suggesting Tom Curry, Josh Navidi and Sam Simmonds would start against the Sharks on Wednesday.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2021

"This is pleasing," muttered Edmund Stubbs, in the background, to his friend the Impressionist.

From My Lord Duke by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)