playing
- present participle of play.
Example Sentences
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Nicolas Anelka playing for Real Madrid in 1999.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
It doesn’t take a statistician to realize that, according to math alone, playing the game is the superior choice.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Jimmy Chung, 34, and two friends were taking a break from playing slots to try the buffet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
She hits a few keys and the song starts playing.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
