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player

[pley-er] / ˈpleɪ ər /


NOUN
person who produces music
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In 1966, as the world's greatest player, he was on the end of such rough treatment he vowed to never play in the tournament again.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

As an option off the bench, Aguirre could turn to 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, the youngest player in the tournament, who is sure to draw cheers from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"I can't really explain it right now," said the NBA's defensive player of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He has been a brilliant player but if they struggle then of course people will be asking if he holds them back.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

When the picture ended, we left the piano player snoozing in the front row and rolled out of the theater.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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