as in pleases
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the Pacific, the opposite happens, as the water warms and wind shear is reduced.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As the climate warms, the world’s most breathtaking landscapes are becoming its most fragile.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Gladdens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdens. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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