pleasure
Example Sentences
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“Pleasure is a birthright. There’s pleasure and there’s grief. To be full-spectrum humans, we need to be feeling pleasure.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
There was a more positive take from the Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney, who said nostalgic fans would find the film "a warm rush of transporting pleasure".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
But in games, the art lies precisely in how much pleasure is generated for the player.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Nikki Beauchamp, a real-estate broker based in New York City who travels regularly for work and pleasure, says checking a bag is a must for her in many instances.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
“Always interfering where she wasn’t wanted. And now, look at her. I could help her, of course. It would be easy. Therefore, it gives me no small amount of pleasure to refuse to do so.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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