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[pleyn] / pleɪn /








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If you’re looking for variety when it comes to toppings, seasonings and cheeses, a plain slab of store-bought pizza may not be able to deliver.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The film imagines a world on the brink of a revelation: proof that non-human intelligence exists and has been hidden in plain sight.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The comparison between Obama's rather minimalist version and Trump's maximalist gold-accented Oval is plain, if unspoken.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Smart, funny, & just plain fun to be around. Thankfully, her memory lives on and we will never stop missing her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"We have to. As soon as we can walk, practically. We have to go to the coast or the river on the plain specially to learn."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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