playfully
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After a brisk run in a team category, the 51-year-old son of the 1971 winner sprinted off his boat, high-fived a line of spectators and playfully nuzzled a woman seated in a lawnchair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The paper playfully gives them the title of: "Wrexans".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
But then, it’s hard not to smile at the playfully elegant Bosc pears, puckered mandarins and green-and-purple asparagus taper candles which range in price from $12 to $40.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Soon after, Dokoupil playfully discussed a series of AI-generated memes depicting Secretary of State Marco Rubio in different jobs, including the Michelin Man and the manager of Manchester United.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Easy,” said Malcolm, and while Asta playfully batted the kitten over and over, he reached in and picked the baby up.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
