played

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The two-time Fifa Best Goalkeeper of the Year award winner played a crucial role in England's victory at Euro 2022 and their route to the 2023 World Cup final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Citizen science played an important role in the project because participants used the sponges under real household conditions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

I had pitched to Netflix a first season of “The Diplomat” that ended with Stuart Hayford, the beloved character played by Ato Essandoh, getting killed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Wembanyama has played his game with determination, aggression and a little bit of a mean streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A faint, nervous smile played on his lips.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows