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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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The camera-equipped devices can hover overhead, shine a spotlight at individuals and play a prerecorded message telling them to leave the area.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dark matter is of intense interest because it plays a major role in shaping the universe after the Big Bang nearly 14 billion years ago.

From Science Daily

Together, the findings highlight how overlooked species in the ocean's twilight zone play an outsized role in shaping marine food webs and the behavior of some of the ocean's largest predators.

From Science Daily

Her activism played a role in shifting public discourse and influenced policy debates in Europe, and she remained committed to the cause for nearly half a century.

From Salon

But for those who prefer a more traditional Scottish party, the Assembly Rooms will play host to two ceilidhs on 31 December - including an early one for children.

From BBC