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the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire
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At Tweetsie Railroad, kids of all ages can also experience a live Christmas variety show, amusement rides, meetings with Santa in his Gingerbread House, and more.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
So far, the project has been met with both amusement and derision from members of the public.
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The video was met with amusement by local residents who enjoyed the video.
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Dining is also a thrill, with both American amusement classics and unexpected elevated fare.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
So far, the project has been met with both amusement and derision from members of the public.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The video was met with amusement by local residents who enjoyed the video.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024
Dining is also a thrill, with both American amusement classics and unexpected elevated fare.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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