play with

Example Sentences

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“It’s fun, but not the kind of thing to play with all day. It’s your money, so it’s serious. But it’s also dynamic and you come back to it when your life evolves.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Their young generation has matured quickly, they play with a clear identity and they combine technical quality with tactical discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Las Vegas casino giant MGM Resorts is in play, with Barry Diller’s company offering to buy the share of the company it doesn’t own and take it private.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

One of the key reasons Liverpool parted ways with Slot was his style of play, with lacklustre performances stirring boos from the Anfield crowd in his final term.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Well," said his mom, "that would be okay, I guess. But I'm sure they'll have toys there. I would think you'd like to play with the toys."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry