toying

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Last summer, rumors swirled that Jeff Bezos was toying with buying Vogue, and possibly Condé Nast, for his bride as a wedding present.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

But there was one Liverpool-born forward toying with Football League defenders whose skills and outrageous goals earned him a weekly spot on Soccer AM's signature feature and the title 'Showboat King'.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Shane Harris: I mean, I think he’s been toying with it since his first term, really.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

That led to toying around with progressive 1960s pop music and then attending CalArts, where he studied with pioneering electronic music composers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The old Hessian, his jacket loosened and sash undone, sat at the table, toying with the small cup.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi