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[pleyn] / pleɪn /








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AI has become so capable at writing code that many software engineers simply describe what they want in plain English and the AI does the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

While Pratt and Hilton had an advantage with their television backgrounds, they also spoke “in plain terms about the real problems that the state faces.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

More recently they drew with Thomas Tuchel's England in a friendly at Wembley, but it has not all been plain sailing for Uruguay under Bielsa.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She could say her name was Florence Nightingale, but she’d always be plain old Aunt Kitty to me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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