playing games

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Later life enrichment, starting around age 80, focused on activities such as reading, writing, and playing games, along with income from Social Security, retirement, and other sources.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Similarly, if you’d like to focus the day on playing games and experiencing human-powered carnival rides, I’d recommend doing that first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Many autism centers billed Medicaid at more than $50 an hour for autism “treatment” when children were playing games, napping or eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Fiji Rugby Union chief executive Koli Sewabu said playing games overseas would "enable us to invest more into grassroots rugby supporting the continued growth and success of the team".

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

My brothers are back in bed playing games under the overcoats but they jump when they see the bread.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt