Example Sentences

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While those musicals were entertaining, the idea that someone just breaks into a song or dance was unnatural and sometimes ridiculous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Many of the other speakers, notably the Obamas and the vast number of rising stars in the party, were entertaining and inspiring.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024

Not too long after that, the 49ers were entertaining the notion of signing Tom Brady.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2022

"On the other hand, you know, we were entertaining people during Covid," he said.

From BBC • May 12, 2022

While we were entertaining ourselves with the light switch, Mama turned a knob in a white tub.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince