ply
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Giant container ships ply sea lanes skirting the archipelago's southern tip, where roughly a third of global maritime trade transits between Asia, Africa, the Gulf and the Red Sea.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The demand has given rise to a burgeoning gray market, where wellness spas, multilevel marketers and telehealth websites ply the public with vials of “research grade” peptides labeled “not for human use.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The winners are awarded a "Blurry" -- the informal nickname for the awards given to these performers, who often ply their craft in the background.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
With the dead tanker's identity magically resurrected, the zombie ship continues to ply its trade, free from sanctions.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Du Barry and Elisabeth watch me cross the room as royal attendants ply the guests with wine and savory hors d'oeuvres.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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