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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
The defense has countered that her testimony isn’t that different from that of other bystanders and will only play upon jurors’ emotions.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2022
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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