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
Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.
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Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
And not much of it is going to please fans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
To me, puzzles are the ultimate crowd-pleasing host gift.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Even so, its 50-megapixel main camera snaps pleasing images in most scenarios.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
And not much of it is going to please fans.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
To me, puzzles are the ultimate crowd-pleasing host gift.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Even so, its 50-megapixel main camera snaps pleasing images in most scenarios.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Good times with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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But such a hypothetical trade could satisfy cap rules if the Cavs shed money or James Harden takes less money initially in a new deal, which is a strong possibility.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Google has been expanding its line of AI chips and looking for additional data center capacity to house them — aiming to satisfy an influx of demand from internal users and outside customers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The university said Jerry Welsh Gymnasium would serve as a memorial space for students, teammates and members of the campus community wishing to leave flowers and messages in Smith’s honor.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Unlike burning oil, coal and natural gas, wind turbines produce electricity without warming the planet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Certain factors of this disease spread are changing, including warming temperatures that are causing rodents to migrate north toward Buenos Aires, according to the doctor.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Customers choose a few of the distillery’s popular bourbons, which are sold around the state now, as well as Massachusetts and Rhode Island.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Drivers can reduce their risk by comparing pumps for mismatched parts, using pumps near the store, and choosing tap-to-pay, mobile wallets, or credit cards instead of debit cards when possible.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Dec. 2024
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Miguel just willed himself to get that hit, and then Alex Call, just being prepared and being able to hit the outfield grass.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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But not on the field, 36,000-plus surrounding him, willing him not to make a catch.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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