have played
- present perfect of play.
Example Sentences
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This could have played out differently had Team Jackson not cleared the field ahead of what is now a formality.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Of course, I would love to have played more but it's too late to talk about that," Saka told BBC One.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The federal government removed some improper enrollments, but the price increase appears to have played a major role.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
According to the team, the findings add to evidence that prenatal estrogen may have played a positive role in the evolution of the human brain.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Perhaps it was caused by the painful tooth. To some extent the marring effects of Watergate may have played a part.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
