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A potential play by China’s biggest cosmetics company could signal the arrival of “C-Beauty.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Craig Mulholland, the Scottish FA's chief football officer, said Pocognoli "will bring an aggressive, front-foot style of play that will excite supporters", adding that Scotland are aiming to "evolve from a position of strength".

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

He hopes to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and play alongside Rodriguez.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

The results suggest that gluons, the particles that act as the glue holding quarks together, may play a key role in carrying and conserving baryon number.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

Her assignment: to play a princess, Micomicona, who had come all the way from Africa, seeking Don Quixote's help.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

For some, Brook became the poster boy of everything they disliked about the Bazball era, both for what happened off the field and for the way he plays the game on it.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

And they bounce in unison when she plays colourful club anthems like Into You and Break Free.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

A quietly captivating Willem Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a New York post office veteran of 37 years in a seemingly satisfying if decidedly low-key existence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Ms. Hazrat points out that the punctuation of William Shakespeare’s plays seem not to have come from the Bard himself but from the editors, copyreaders, typesetters and publishers who shepherded his manuscripts into finished form.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Last year, we learned about novels and short stories and plays.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

Curtis himself has played a starring role in the turnaround effort, featuring in videos on Burger King’s social-media accounts where he encourages customers to call him directly with suggestions or complaints.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The Northern Irishman, who won his second Masters title earlier this season had not played competitively since the Open Championship in July.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

He played basketball for the Lions, but after his sophomore season he decided to try football, since his physical play in basketball led to fouls, something that was legal in football.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Australia are the top-ranked Test nation while Bangladesh haven't played a series under the five-day format in the country since a 2-0 defeat in 2003.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

I found myself wondering if he boxed or played baseball.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler star in the latest DC Studios series on HBO, playing a pair of intergalactic detectives who work for the Green Lantern Corps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

"I've had some close calls this year. It is always challenging playing with one of my best friends but I wanted to do my best," said Scheffler.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

The European Union on Saturday said the restrictions had "contributed to an uneven playing field" in the vote.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Following Clarke's record-breaking spell, the demands on Pocognoli will be to deliver the same results as his predecessor, or better, while shifting the playing style and refreshing the squad.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Wind chimes hang from their lower branches, playing their music for the incoming storm.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam