play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
will have played
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future perfectof play.future perfect
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
Example Sentences
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By the end of 2026, he will have played between 50 and 60 shows, in roughly 35 cities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
If the countries reach a final peace agreement that limits Iran's nuclear programme, Vance will have played a central role in achieving a longtime goal of the US and its allies in the Middle East.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
By Thursday, everyone will have played at least one game and we’ll have a pretty clear sense of the early shape of this tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
There is also the unavoidable fact that the tragic death of team-mate Diogo Jota will have played on the minds of Liverpool's players and staff.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
And you boys will have played a part.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
