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  • past participle of play.
  • past tense form of play.

played





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A new chemical analysis challenges earlier theories about the asteroid's birthplace and suggests that Jupiter played an important role in shaping the materials from which Bennu and other ancient objects formed.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

The convoluted route featured a bus journey to London, then flights via Singapore and Sydney rather than straight to Perth, where they played their first two games.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Before the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke glowingly of how Hachimura played during the preseason for the Clippers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

As the NFL ramps up the number of games played abroad—in countries such as France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, and Australia—teams are investing vast resources to optimize their travel plans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

She longed to get to the point where she could see years of her life played out before her, not just a moment here and there.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold


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