plies
- plural of ply.
- plural of plié.
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Sheinbaum's interest in her art had "changed her life," the trained business administrator said in Oaxaca in southern Mexico, where she now plies her art.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
One Colombian pilot who plies the Caribbean said crews look for any advantage, from sailing at night or in rough weather, even in storms when Colombian government patrol boats might stay in port.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
"It was all young kids out. Lots of 19, 20, 21-year-olds," recalled Derrick Albert, a local DJ who plies his trade each night at the corner of Canal and Bourbon streets.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025
She plies a similar jovial egocentrism as a substitute teacher on “Abbott Elementary,” and both characters are insufferable to the adults in the room.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2024
It churns and washes and plies the needle.
From Nature and Culture by Rice, Harvey
But as the dance progressed, a certain softness prevailed, reinforced by the choreography’s buttery pliés, shapely arms and softly bent knees in leg extensions.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
The week before we'd shared crackers and chats while our children practiced their pliés.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2021
Pyle wanted to return to the world of pliés and pirouettes, but “on my own terms. With my people in the center,” they say.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2021
You might envision an open studio, pupils all in a row, lined up to practice their pliés and jetés at the command of their instructor.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2015
Now the child stood pale faced and determined, practicing her pliés.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
