play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
Example Sentences
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Modern stars have one key advantage over their predecessors in every genre: 30 years ago, buying a record or CD counted as one sale no matter how many times a fan played it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Matches are played in an 8v8 format, on smaller pitches and with 20-minute halves.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Both Leclerc and Hamilton played down its potential impact.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Investigators said at the time that more than 25 songs had been played or distributed online without permission from Eminem or the group that owns his music, Capitol Labels Group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
I could have asked what books he liked to read, or if he played video games.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
