give a play

Example Sentences

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Moralists and pragmatists might argue, from their different perspectives, that it is silly to give a play a name that has to have one, two or three letters removed for advertising or publishing purposes.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2015

It nevertheless takes much more than heightened scenic effect to give a play dramatic power.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Fathers and mothers, and ladies and gentlemen,” she began, “we are going to give a play called ‘A Tale of Two Cities,’ by Charles Dickens and me.”

From The Cricket by Williams, J. Scott (John Scott)

After the last adorable little fairy had toddled off—I hope to bed—we heard a youth behind us observe, "These nuts sure can give a play."

From The Smiling Hill-Top And Other California Sketches by Winslow, Carleton M.

With the help of their friends, Betty, Amy and Louise give a play which is full of laughable mishaps.

From The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains or Bessie King's Strange Adventure by Stewart, Jane L.