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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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“It was a waste of space. Our kids were getting older and didn’t play on the lawn. There was just no reason to keep a big green lawn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Some of these kids might go on to play for England one day - most of them will not - but I hope that the fun they've had here will keep them playing, whatever level."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Barron’s picked six stocks that represent different ways to play a potential restaurant rebound.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It boosted Steyer way up. … But there are so many other factors at play that it may not have been enough.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I wish I could play Grace again, because she would give me that boost of confidence I had earlier.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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