Example Sentences

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Mitchell made 13 changes to his starting team and the seamless transition between the two squads will be pleasing to the England head coach.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

"Winning the game in the second half is difficult. To get that win in the second half will be pleasing for Arteta and Arsenal."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2023

The process involves finding nonconference games that will be pleasing to players and fans alike.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2021

Although it will be pleasing to see his converts impress at centre-back, it’s just papering over cracks that look set to widen without treatment.

From The Guardian • Oct. 21, 2019

"But what," he cried, "may we do that will be pleasing in the eyes of Jad-ben-Otho?" turning a look of puzzled apprehension toward the ape-man.

From Tarzan the Terrible by Burroughs, Edgar Rice