- present participle of play.
playing
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An exercise in truth, perception and distortion, most viewers walk out of the theater unclear about what’s real — including whether Fielder is playing a character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
She began playing football in the street, and soon became a Barcelona fan and a regular attendee at Camp Nou.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The actor was known for playing the youthful Russian navigator Chekov in the original television series, as well as in several "Star Trek" feature films.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
“The diversity is fantastic. So it really levels the playing field.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
“But you have to promise to keep playing with us. We’ve helped people before and they’ve ditched us for another guild they like better.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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