byplay

Example Sentences

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All this byplay has predictably undermined confidence that the deal will ever happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2022

“Yes, she is quite wonderful, isn’t she? My favourite bit of byplay was when Sky’s Ewen Murray asked her if she liked Tommy Fleetwood’s all-the-fashion golf shirt. ‘

From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2019

Their comic byplay — Pumbaa, ever overeager, and Timon, vainglorious and slyly mocking of his pal — are delightful scene-stealers, and their singing of “Hakuna Matata” is a giddy high point.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2019

But within the class, the noisy action — all shade and byplay — is too often superficial.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2017

Husband and wife "took turns" from the single cup; there was gayety and byplay.

From The Higher Court by Daggett, Mary Stewart