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The audience rose as a brass band began to play upon the arrival of the royal family, who sat in their box in the famous concert hall.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025
Hakstol saw much the same thing, lamenting the Kraken’s power play in the first period that lasted just one minute before devolving into a four-on-four and eventual Dallas power play upon which the Stars scored.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2023
Along the way, Berns explains the newest science of how memory, perception and influence play upon our pliable minds, and offers insights into better understanding who we are — and who can be.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2022
The Angels have not yet determined what role he will play upon his anticipated activation in late June or July.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2019
How constantly and overwhelmingly the advertisements, radios, newspapers and movies play upon us!
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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