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“That experience gave me more excitement to come back here and play with these guys,” Shaffelburg, 26, said after stepping off the training pitch last Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Its weights, though, are open for users to play with, giving the model a level of adaptability.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“People need to be respectful. If the cats want to cuddle, cuddle them. If they want to play, play with them. Just get to know them.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

"You play with so many cricket stars. Why don't you take selfies with them?"

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Look at the redheaded, freckled whatnot named Jack, who had a yo-yo in his back pocket but showed such admirable restraint in not even touching it, never once twisting around to play with the string.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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