playing

Example Sentences

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He joins his friends under a tipping bucket, and — spoiler alert — realizes that he actually enjoys playing in water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Her idea to have a projector playing the game was nixed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

They’re playing at home and coached by one of the biggest names in world football, Argentina’s Mauricio Pochettino, former head coach at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The atmosphere has been building at the Haven Bar - Boston's only Scottish pub - with a piper playing the US national anthem and extra Scottish beer shipped in.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In Auburn’s circles, spirits began performing all kinds of miracles, from flipping hats and playing the harp to suggesting appropriate medicines for sick relatives.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock