play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
Example Sentences
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US actress Eva Victor, who plays one of Alex's partners in the movie, questions whether the main character is as passive as he appears to be.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
James Colvin, a Florida software engineer whose 8-year-old plays baseball, used AI this summer to map club teams and organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Nothing about her, or the way Pugh plays her, is simple.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Two plays from junior free safety Jake Martin proved his coach right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Yeah, my dad took us to see one of his plays when it came to Houston.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
