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  • present participle of play.

playing



ADJECTIVE
performing
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Playing on the latter’s name, this was the doing of Magic Mascs, an all-masc lesbian and translesbian revue, by sapphics for sapphics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Playing in baking hot conditions, Raducanu looked laboured as she planted balls into the net and struggled to keep up with Sierra's powerful baseline game.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"Playing in there you appreciate other people's roles and see their positions from a different perspective."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“You’re smart. Forget about what everybody else does so well. Singing. Dancing. Playing the ukulele. Do what you’re good at! Do something you love.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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