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For 10 years, in academic books and papers, he has been toying with a category of memory he introduces here to the general reader: the Rilkean memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Lange, whose recent projects include “American Horror Story” and “The Politician,” has been toying with the idea of retirement for a while now.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson has been toying with the move with Harper for some time, and finally pulled the trigger before the Phillies opened a three-game series against the Guardians.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Manager Dave Martinez said Harris has been toying with his mechanics and arm angles during camp and admitted Harris’s mechanics were a bit off during his bullpen session Sunday.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2022

Since the arrival at Hogwarts of Viktor Krum, Bulgarian Seeker and hero of the last World Quidditch Cup, Miss Granger has been toying with both boys’ affections.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling