play in
verb- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, in. · The children are playing in the sandpit.
- Of a batsman, to settle and become comfortable with the conditions at the beginning of his innings.
- To pass (someone) the ball into an attacking position.
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Happy play in grassy places--
He is a bit of a Don Juan, and you can imagine that for a man like him it is not a very difficult part to play in a quiet country district.
“And what part did he play in this sad drama?” inquired the abbé.
This was my conversation with Barrymore just now, which gives me one more strong card which I can play in due time.
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