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Example Sentences
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“It’s fun, but not the kind of thing to play with all day. It’s your money, so it’s serious. But it’s also dynamic and you come back to it when your life evolves.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
His final pitch was a crucial one, inducing an inning-ending double play with runners on the corners to hold the game at 1-0.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Las Vegas casino giant MGM Resorts is in play, with Barry Diller’s company offering to buy the share of the company it doesn’t own and take it private.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
One of the key reasons Liverpool parted ways with Slot was his style of play, with lacklustre performances stirring boos from the Anfield crowd in his final term.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He had better manners than you’d expect, but how could I play with his toys?
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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