played

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His sister, Gloria, played piano; his brother, Valdemar, played the violin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The following year, Rollins played his final show and officially retired in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Meeting with Rubio on Sunday, Jaishankar played down concerns about US interest in the Quad, noting that Trump had backed it strongly in his first term.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He played 27 sets across that fortnight and spent 21 hours and 49 minutes on court, including saving a match point against Britain's Dan Evans in the third round.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"She threw it at him last night. She intended him to discover it. She intended that this scene we have just witnessed should be played out."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda