toy
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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
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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
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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
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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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