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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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Typically, that meant lifting early injunctions that federal district judges had issued to keep the policies on hold while the lawsuits played out.

From The Wall Street Journal

"People are playing in the middle of the night and there's nothing we can do about it," Nguyen told AFP, adding that she had filed a complaint with local authorities.

From Barron's

Take, for instance, the scene in “The Big Short” in which Christian Bale—who is playing Burry—tells investors about his bet against the U.S. housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scharf said he expects AI’s impact on staffing levels to be “extremely significant,” though it could take years to play out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leaning his elbow on the table at his postgame news conference, Redick called out players who don’t give enough effort on defense or play hard.

From Los Angeles Times