- plural of ply.
plies
Example Sentences
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Sheinbaum's interest in her art had "changed her life," the trained business administrator said in Oaxaca in southern Mexico, where she now plies her art.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
One Colombian pilot who plies the Caribbean said crews look for any advantage, from sailing at night or in rough weather, even in storms when Colombian government patrol boats might stay in port.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
"It was all young kids out. Lots of 19, 20, 21-year-olds," recalled Derrick Albert, a local DJ who plies his trade each night at the corner of Canal and Bourbon streets.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025
She plies a similar jovial egocentrism as a substitute teacher on “Abbott Elementary,” and both characters are insufferable to the adults in the room.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2024
Pinkerton plies them with wine, but makes little headway in hurrying the festivities to an end.
From Stars of the Opera by Mabel Wagnalls
