1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
Trump had plenty of nice things to say about Fetterman, which suggests, yes, that Fetterman made some representations to Trump that pleased him.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both provide a clean, satisfying puff that will please your senses with every hit.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The first-round pick, so outgoing and eager to please, already was becoming a favorite of teammates when the incident occurred.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Such comments may have been aimed at pleasing Trump rather than the voters in Boebert’s new district, which includes only a tiny part of Aurora.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both provide a clean, satisfying puff that will please your senses with every hit.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The first-round pick, so outgoing and eager to please, already was becoming a favorite of teammates when the incident occurred.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Such comments may have been aimed at pleasing Trump rather than the voters in Boebert’s new district, which includes only a tiny part of Aurora.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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There is an argument that Alexander-Arnold is just a 21st-century version of Glenn Hoddle, a midfield playmaker who both delighted and baffled the country in the 1980s.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Following the birth of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ daughter, Golden Raye, last Sunday, Randi Mahomes delighted fans with a post on Instagram following the blessed event.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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And the fact that this could happen today is a great testament to what people want. ...—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Apple is regularly putting pressure on the iPhone’s processor with the demands Apple Intelligence makes, especially since the company wants so much of it to be done on-device.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ah, the foot mask that launched a thousand gross, yet oddly satisfying videos.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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For those who wish to support wildfire relief efforts, Beyoncé encouraged fans to visit BeyGOOD’s page.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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Students who wish to pursue STEM at the highest level should begin strategizing now in order to make the most of the summer months for their college applications.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Cold weather services Despite the increase in homelessness, the state only has roughly 650 warming center beds, according to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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For Times Subscribers Twice a Week The Tilt See the latest Get clear-eyed analysis News and insights for a warming world.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.—
H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty,
Harvard Business Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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At both Early Beck locations in the village, diners can choose from a fresh selection of baked goods, pastries (don’t sleep on the Linzer tart), sandwiches, and homemade vegetable soups.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Newsom could try to will Wiener’s resolution toward a soundless death by leaning on lawmakers to bury it without a vote.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
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Something strange has been happening to The Apprentice, which despite acute timeliness and an 83 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes has been willed away by the industry.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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Williams, in igniting a starting five that had four players crack double digits in scoring against the Suns, was extremely impressive, feasting inside to the tune of a season-best 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and a block.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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This feels like a game in which Bosa, Khalil Mack and the rest of the Chargers rushers can feast.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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