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that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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Hotel Peter & Paul, in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, plays up the building's history as a Catholic church, schoolhouse, rectory, and convent, referencing saints and sinners.
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2024
And while it's expected Vance will play up his blue-collar roots, the rally will now serve as his first campaign event for the Trump ticket since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race Sunday.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 22 July 2024
As this blocky iteration of Catwoman, Kravitz plays up the film's overall childlike nature by evoking a childlike wonder in her line reads.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024
Whether each can play up to their ability could determine how much, if at all, better the Warriors will be.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2024
And while it's expected Vance will play up his blue-collar roots, the rally will now serve as his first campaign event for the Trump ticket since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race Sunday.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 22 July 2024
As this blocky iteration of Catwoman, Kravitz plays up the film's overall childlike nature by evoking a childlike wonder in her line reads.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024
Whether each can play up to their ability could determine how much, if at all, better the Warriors will be.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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