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[pleyn] / pleɪn /








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It was also plain to see that Infantino had developed a taste for attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But as Cohen points out, it is not all plain sailing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Vintage kids clothes that look pristine are more expensive, and while plain kids clothes do sell, items with characters on them or cool prints tend to draw more attention and dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The building was so plain, Mother thought he’d come to the wrong place until a slender man in a black suit approached him on the sidewalk.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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