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play

[pley] / pleɪ /










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"The council knew from 2022 that the rules on Class Q were changing and coming into play," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That misses the difference between using generative AI to play on your computer and building a mobile gaming business.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It will be open daily for swim and play starting Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“We expect rapid uptake in late-line settings with potential in earlier lines if tolerability advantages play out,” the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I strum a couple of chords from a tune I’m hoping to play tonight.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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