- present participle of play.
playing
Example Sentences
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But scientists who have spoken to the BBC say they are confident that, at least in some cases, school absence is playing a key causal role.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“He’s still moving his arm, playing catch. So I think it’s going to be a shorter term getting him back.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Of course, if Dean refused to blow his whistle to give a penalty because he was playing one of these games, that is a different matter.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“If we have a level playing field upon which to shoot, where we are not much more expensive than other locations, productions will come back to Los Angeles.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
And did Mrs. Kuen believe that playing by their rules was the only way to improve our lot?
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
