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[pley] / pleɪ /










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The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Iran will play two matches at SoFi Stadium — on Monday against New Zealand and on June 21 against Belgium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Some going direct to Massachusetts, where Scotland play their first two group games in Boston, with others travelling to neighbouring states.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Newly-listed power company ERock could appeal to investors looking for another way to play the AI boom.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m here if you want to play now.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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