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

Everybody sang, as a matter of course, and those whose best efforts in this direction brought them no glory had their innings the year it was decided to give a play.

From Hillsboro People by Fisher, Dorothy Canfield

"We want to give a play at school the last day before Christmas vacation," said one small girl; "is there a good one here?"

From The American Child by McCracken, Elizabeth

The Comedy Company of Tondo was about to give a play, and the audience was settling for its enjoyment.

From An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere by Rizal, José