playing

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“This is not Messi’s league. He’s in our league, playing for Inter Miami,” said Garber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“And we’ll see what happens with the deal. We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along — they keep playing us for suckers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The campaigners say there isn't an equal playing field, with some companies and groups getting more access than others.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Caroline - A New Musical is set on Radio Caroline, a rebel radio station that defied UK broadcasting laws by playing pop music from international waters off the coast of Clacton-on-Sea.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Her playing was aggressive and yet measured and graceful.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold