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play at

VERB
dip into
Synonyms
WEAK
appropriate browse dabble flip through get glance at glance over leaf through peruse rifle through run over run through scan seize skim take taste thumb through

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It’s unclear what role federal authorities will play at the World Cup, but Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, has said his agency will have a “key part” in security at tournament venues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Charles is Britain’s best diplomatic card to play at a time when bilateral relations are at a generational low.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Round number theory is coming into play at the $400 level with two doji candles this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

They remain the only WSL team yet to play at their club's larger, men's stadium and the girls academy is the only in the league to be ranked category 2.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“You must play at my house some day,” Threpe said, then quickly held up a hand.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss