playing

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A few years later, during Doku's first year playing for Rennes, Kylian Mbappe and his father sat in the stands watching on in awe.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In Pakistan, cricket teams are playing to empty stadiums as fans are urged to watch from home rather than travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Croft: I wouldn’t put high odds on that, but it’s worth playing it out.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It’s playing with fire, and the common people will not be unscathed.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

“The harp is playing by itself,” I said, wide-eyed.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff