play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
Example Sentences
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The same psychological trap plays out in Big Pharma boardrooms, though the stakes are measured in tens of billions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
And that plays a role in balance and fall prevention — at any age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
In the movie, Panettiere plays Gen Harwood, an archetypal most-popular-girl-in-school and less-than-standard teenage ice-skating prodigy.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
On the last night before launch, Xander plays music for me.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
