play for
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
She also paid tribute to her fellow nominees - Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Susannah Flood and Kelli O'Hara - and joked: "Would someone like to write a play for five women? We are quite bankable."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
His first Tony win came for best featured actor in a play for his 1972 Broadway debut in “The Changing Room.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
For so long, it looked as though Robinson would never play for England again, certainly under this regime.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
I wondered if she was going to ask me to play for Sunday services.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
