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is playing
  • present progressive of play (3rd person singular).

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Apollo noted its participation as a primary capital partner, along with Blackstone, reflects the growing role that private capital is playing in financing digital-infrastructure buildouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Spain is playing very well; however, potential and performance are two different things, and they’ll need to prove it when the stakes are highest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It is playing the lead role in SpaceX’s $75 billion initial public offering in the coming week and was involved in Alphabet’s $45 billion of equity offering last week.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Sur touted that his strong conviction in the company’s ability to score custom chip design wins is playing out.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

In the background the news is playing, and the sizzle of something cooking in the kitchen perfumes the entire house.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles