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Example Sentences
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Asked if he would play on Monday, Donald said, “That’s the plan.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Piddington referendum was a play on the British comedy film "Passport to Pimlico".
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
When popular teams play on Sunday afternoon, they are more likely to land in the late-afternoon window, where games often receive broad national distribution, lessening the need for the service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
But this time, it was a play on the usual catchphrase.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Every once in a while, one of the songs he used to play on his accordion would come back to me.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
