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player

[pley-er] / ˈpleɪ ər /


NOUN
person who produces music
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Another viral videogame, “The Exit 8,” in which the player is trapped in a monotonous Japanese subway station, was recently adapted into a feature film released by Neon this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Next up, the gorillas Chenchi and Faustina were presented with two pinatas shaped like player jerseys -- one from Spain, and the other from Uruguay.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“Just a heck of a job by Mitch, guarding the most iconic player in the world,” Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Robbie Keane, a one-time Celtic player, had been linked with the Celtic manager's job and has reportedly left Ferencvaros.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Just imagine. This really nice kid, this great chess player, maybe the greatest chess player who ever lived. When he plays chess he is...mean! I mean, really mean!”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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