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She remembered she and Eliza’s father being proud and nervous when their child decided she would play on the boys’ team to make a statement instead.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026
In Episode 5, “Trust Me, I Can Handle Anything,” Elle’s best friend Madison visits Seattle and presses play on the CD player in Elle’s bedroom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
He proposed the creation of a "No. 10 North" to coordinate the devolution -- a play on words on the prime minister's address at 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Optical stocks have emerged as a bountiful play on the artificial-intelligence trade, but Friday’s selloff is putting a damper on that momentum.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
“Well run and play on Sagan just like we always have.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
