playing

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Current Leeds United midfielder Sean Longstaff is also spending his summer break playing for Tynemouth in Division 1 of the North East Premier League.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

But after advancing from third place in the group here with a dogged victory over Turkey and a scoreless draw against Australia, La Albirroja was playing with house money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

And he’s playing as if there’s no time to waste.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Brussels insists the measure is not targeted at China, nor any other country for that matter, but is about levelling the playing field.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Elisha had provided a piano so Maggie could practice playing and singing; he expected his future wife to be an accomplished musician.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock