playing

Example Sentences

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It's almost too appropriate – pop's heartbreak princess playing theatre's most tragic heroine.

From BBC • 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

But Tort’s Knights have repeatedly shown mettle, especially when playing from behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

I kept playing, doing my best to let it pour out of me, though there were plenty of wonky and lagging notes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu