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that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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The trio played up the ambiguous nature of the characters' romantic relationship, but the new trailer teases much more.
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Choosing a contrasting grout color will play up the shape of your tile, while a monochromatic grout-tile combination creates a more seamless backdrop.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
And that is what stands out about Woods, who utilizes his play strength to break down blocks and movement skills to make plays up and down the line of scrimmage.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The Rays play the White Sox two more times, but with the July 31 trade deadline approaching, and with team officials saying their aggressiveness in adding players (and conversely potentially opting to sell) based in how the team plays up to the deadline, every win matters.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Choosing a contrasting grout color will play up the shape of your tile, while a monochromatic grout-tile combination creates a more seamless backdrop.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
And that is what stands out about Woods, who utilizes his play strength to break down blocks and movement skills to make plays up and down the line of scrimmage.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The Rays play the White Sox two more times, but with the July 31 trade deadline approaching, and with team officials saying their aggressiveness in adding players (and conversely potentially opting to sell) based in how the team plays up to the deadline, every win matters.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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