- present participle of play.
playing
Example Sentences
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Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA’s all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
It was a joy to walk all 18 holes of Sunday's final round with Fox and the time-efficient Burns playing at such a brisk pace.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The two-time major winner is a friend of Trump, serving on the President's council on sports, fitness and nutrition, playing golf with him and making an appearance at the White House in May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Robots were everywhere, dancing in unison, making cappuccinos, shooting soccer goals, massaging visitors and playing the piano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
According to Kate, Lizzie “was the first one who produced these raps. She accidentally discovered the way of making them by playing with her toes against the foot board while in bed.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
