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a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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As Rob later described it, the scene that followed was both wildly pleasurable and thrilling, and at the same time a bit overwhelming.
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The unavoidable proceeding of going through airport security is about as pleasurable as a trip to the dentist’s office and sometimes takes just as long.
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This vintage feeling gives readers a pleasurable break from reality, where a simple tweet can spur a news cycle.
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But the juxtaposition of composers told you much about Rautavaara’s creative path, whose undercurrent of aching dissonance tells you spiritual revelation is not necessary pleasurable.
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This can create a seriously pleasurable sensation for both of you.
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Writer-director Robin Swicord falls back on Doctorow's words to explicate the content, providing few inventive visual ideas, which wouldn't be a problem if the language Swicord was working with were musical or otherwise pleasurable to hear.
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Both are fine musicians, and their recitals produced some pleasurable moments.
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Every episode of Harlots depicts playful, pleasurable, and empowering sex, and every episode of Harlots depicts sexual assault.
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First Known Use of pleasurable
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PLEASURABLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of pleasurable for English Language Learners
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: causing a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment
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