play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
has played
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present perfectof play (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The campaign has played out in backrooms, private hotel suites and discreet dinner tables in Midtown Manhattan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Robert Picardo, who has played the holographic Doctor in multiple “Star Trek” installments, reflected on the show’s anniversary after the franchise’s Comic-Con panel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Jenny Hulse, who has played Lenny Murdoch's daughter Amber, has a central role in the finale.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
This has played into the fall-out from the High Court case and the calls for resignations or dismissals.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The first is the athlete’s performance: that is, how well he or she has played in a specific game, or series, or season.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
