in play
Example Sentences
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Las Vegas casino giant MGM Resorts is in play, with Barry Diller’s company offering to buy the share of the company it doesn’t own and take it private.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Tucker’s home run clocked an exit velocity of 107.6 mph, the hardest contact he’s made in play this year, per Statcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Before last week's round of action, they had the most kicks in play and kicked the most metres in the league.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Tariffs uncertainty was back in play today as well.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Vervet monkeys cavorted as much as their larger cousins, and the babies of both species occasionally joined in play.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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