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[pley] / pleɪ /










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On whether Stokes will play for England again, Key responded: "I don't see why not."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I needed to shop online, play a mobile game, watch Netflix, or use software at work to drive usage.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Mark Olsen: On the show, you play an actor who auditions for the part of James Bond.

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

A fresh wave of grief washes over me as I watch a couple of residents play cards, and I wish I hadn’t let Mom talk me into coming.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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