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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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Donovan went on to play more World Cup games and score more World Cup goals than any American in history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

When the opening ceremony wrapped up and the match got under way, thousands of fans threw their sombreros into the air, ready to celebrate having the biggest tournament in football play out on home soil.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But it does feel like Justice Jackson is out there at the top of the mountain ringing a very loud alarm bell to say: This is the play.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Retail investors will play a huge role in how the initial public offering goes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Sometimes when I have an awful day, I sneak downstairs and play Grace even though I’ve already reached the allotted playing limit.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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