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[pley] / pleɪ /










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Alongside clothing, families can also access a "pay what you can" hot meal while children use a soft play area, creating a space that is as much about community as it is about affordability.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"It was chipping away, one possession at a time. It wasn't going to be one play to get us back."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

These materials are found in oceans, waters, the atmosphere, and soils, where they play important roles in environmental biogeochemical cycles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Tech will inevitably play a part in this: “How can you feel like you are winning in national security if you’re not winning in AI?” as McVey puts it.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s a beginner piece that I could play in my sleep, but it’s also a calming melody that always puts my mind at ease.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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