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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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Outside of those three, none of the other women still to play in the outstanding fourth-round matches have ever reached a Grand Slam semi-final.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“But I do think with the talent that we have, if we focus and play like we’re capable of, we should win series, regardless of home, road.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In November, Leeds United boss Daniel Farke accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" and break up play.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gustavo Arellano weighs in on how the elections might play out within the Latino community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I strum a couple of chords from a tune I’m hoping to play tonight.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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