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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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Iran will also play on June 21 against Belgium in Inglewood and June 26 against Egypt in Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Williams had said the chance to play in front of her children was the driving force behind her sensational return and she provided a memorable moment for them.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Secretary Andrew Pincher will also play a significant role.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s fun, but not the kind of thing to play with all day. It’s your money, so it’s serious. But it’s also dynamic and you come back to it when your life evolves.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Look for any indication that they might be judging you on something other than the way you play.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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