give a play
Example Sentences
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Moralists and pragmatists might argue, from their different perspectives, that it is silly to give a play a name that has to have one, two or three letters removed for advertising or publishing purposes.
From The Guardian • May 28, 2015
It nevertheless takes much more than heightened scenic effect to give a play dramatic power.
From Time Magazine Archive
"We want to give a play at school the last day before Christmas vacation," said one small girl; "is there a good one here?"
From The American Child by McCracken, Elizabeth
"Yes, and we are going to give a play on our own account," said Molly, coming up at that moment.
From Dorothy Dale at Glenwood School by Penrose, Margaret
"We might give a play or a concert," suggested Eva Allen.
From Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
