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toy

[toi] / tɔɪ /




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This audacious mystery makes an ideal premise for a novel, where Schoenbrun can toy with reader expectations without the added task of ensuring that the final image reflects their objective.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

However, any toy promo from McDonald’s in December would have a high bar to clear after last year’s “Grinch”-themed socks, available with a “Grinch”-themed meal, sold quickly.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Police recovered 350 boxes of Hot Wheels toy cars valued at about $54,000, according to the post.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

California is not the first place to toy with the idea of taxing the rich.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Ella thought they looked like a bunch of angry toy soldiers.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Most of the time, he puts away his toys before our five-minute cleanup timer goes off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

The public is asked to donate new, unwrapped toys and gifts to donation points in Shrewsbury's Darwin shopping centre.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Nearby, a young girl and three boys played among stuffed toys recently disinfected with chlorine.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

LA28 plans to announce partnerships with a number of other local entities that will make a wide variety of items, such as stationery, toys, hats, magnets, candles and pet accessories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

They didn’t try to include him in their talks about bands or toys or games.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis

Mired in a drought, she toyed with entering another last-minute tune-up tournament to chase the match victories that usually build confidence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

The FDA has toyed with imposing a cap on advertised SPF values since 2011, arguing that numbers stretching toward 100 are misleading.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

This year, “Exit 8” and the upcoming “Backrooms” toyed with a less-is-more approach to claustrophobic, liminal horror.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

In no episode has Kelly made this clearer than in the one that ran on Nov. 12, in which she toyed with a bit of Jeffrey Epstein apologia.

From Slate ● May 6, 2026

She toyed with the knot, using both front paws.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

Over the course of his career, he has enjoyed toying with this stage persona, which he jokes is that of a “borderline psychopath.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

As an epidemiologist who knows far too much about infectious disease, I’m still toying with going on a cruise next year with my family.

From Slate ● May 16, 2026

At times, it feels like a victory lap, the most flattering possible portrait of a man who might be toying with the idea of going out while he’s still on top.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

With the spring menu I’m toying around with the idea of doing really small portions and then obviously the price will reflect it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

I lay in the backseat with Otto, toying with his ears.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer


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