Her consistent volunteering has been playing a part in improving the community garden.

While their parents worked, the children were playing house in the kitchen.

Trying to avoid any criticism, the politician kept playing it safe during interviews.

During the audit, the CEO kept playing for time by promising a thorough review next week.

My laptop has been playing up since the update, so I can't finish my presentation.

He kept playing back the voicemail to make sure he heard the number correctly.

She was playing the game when the power went out.

The stray raccoon was playing dead on the sidewalk until the animal rescue arrived.

The manager was playing off one department against another to gain leverage in negotiations.

Even though she knew the answer, she was playing dumb to avoid attention.