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  • present participle of play.

playing



ADJECTIVE
performing
Synonyms






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Of course, 28 years later that toddler and baby bump are now playing at the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Williams’ playing partner Victoria Mboko injured her left knee in a fall during a singles match Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At least both teams are used to playing in the heat, because this one will be relentless.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2021’s “A Course Called America,” he documented the diversity of American golf by playing 295 courses across all 50 states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Over the road from the pool are the playing fields where people walk their dogs and play football at weekends.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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