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But where to set such a scene was something Silvers toyed with, thinking of situations where either Caroline couldn’t find Henry or he’s wandered away from home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

In no episode has Kelly made this clearer than in the one that ran on Nov. 12, in which she toyed with a bit of Jeffrey Epstein apologia.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Or the debut campaign at Inter where, up against the pound-for-pound best defenders in the world, he toyed with Serie A markers and netted 34 goals in all competitions?

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

They recently toyed with the idea of moving back to New York City, but they would likely pay significant capital-gains taxes to sell the place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She toyed with a slice of cantaloupe on a blue plate.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer