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From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023
Two more runs crossed for the Pirates in the eighth, when César Hernández tossed what could have completed an inning-ending double play past Josh Bell at first.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2022
It worked well, and though they struggled to play past Hibernian's press on the deck, they looked more of a threat when going direct and on the break.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2021
It’s an interesting question why the sports realm is so intolerant of athletes who try to play past their physical prime.
From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2020
Oh, well, heck, if it weren’t for my rats, Cold Sassy wouldn’t remember that dern play past New Year’s.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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