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[toi] / tɔɪ /




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But even when Kiki botches a delivery by dropping a toy mid-air, sending it tumbling into a nearby forest, a bit of reciprocal effort solves the problem.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Once a fringe fixture of comic-book stores and hobby emporiums, a trading-card game has become a powerhouse in the toy industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Lego is hailing Smart Play, launched in March, as the most dramatic upgrade of the Danish toy maker’s vaunted “system of play” since 1978.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

In it, a woman inside of a hoarder’s garage bobbed a feather toy in front of Likho, who jumped up to catch it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Then, because as everyone knows, a toy motorcycle moves when someone makes a noise like a motorcycle, Ralph took a deep breath, went pb-b-b, b-b-b, and shot out from under the clock.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

Those types of toys attract an audience that is typically older, increasingly including adults, and more likely to make repeat purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

The company introduced flexible working, fidget toys in meeting rooms, and red or green "busy lights" on desks, that allow staff to indicate whether they're happy to be disturbed.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

He marvels at the latest evidence of the grandchildren’s genius, like any grandfather should, and spoils them with treats and toys.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Boys with their toys, thought The Times’ feisty critic Isabelle Morse Jones.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Luckily, Lou Ann has brought toys, because her sister’s house only has fragile stuff Boo might break.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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

But where to set such a scene was something Silvers toyed with, thinking of situations where either Caroline couldn’t find Henry or he’s wandered away from home.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2026

She asked the audience to teach her an English accent, then danced with joyous abandon, and toyed with concepts of devotion, fame and idol worship.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Holly toyed with the idea of visiting Disneyland Paris.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

On the last day of working on “I Saw Your Face,” he “stripped it down and started the whole thing over” after toying with several versions of the song.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 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

Last summer, rumors swirled that Jeff Bezos was toying with buying Vogue, and possibly Condé Nast, for his bride as a wedding present.

From Salon May 6, 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

“People who’ve been injured because of war,” Giti said earnestly, oblivious to Hasina’s toying.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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