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playing



ADJECTIVE
performing
Synonyms






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The actor is feeling like he's on a roll after playing a comedic role in last year's box office hit, "A Minecraft Movie," which he starred in with Jack Black.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

During his playing career, Kear made 133 appearances for hometown club Castleford between 1978 and 1988 before he subsequently moved into coaching.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Although he has transformed the club from where he found it, some have questioned whether Arsenal should be playing a more attractive brand of football by now.

From BBC • 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

It was just Katherine playing Tetris on her cell phone.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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