played

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Ben White spotted the opportunity to get Rice involved in a singalong and played 'Ice, Ice Baby' on the speaker, but Rice said "I'm not singing!"

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Inde Navarrette has earned particular plaudits for her role as a young woman who becomes dangerously infatuated with a man, played by Michael Johnston, after he makes a magical wish for her affection.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Whether there will be a hegemon playing a role comparable to that played by the United States after the end of the Cold War is doubtful.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

There were built-in intermissions, during which advertisements for fine Wu-Tang products played on large screens.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“The children played about us … Frankie pulled his Papa’s long beard …” Sarah wrote.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock