Example sentences of "[vb mod] play on the " in BNC.

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1 Manufacturers could play on the excitement of a commentary to sell their sets .
2 However , later David did come and see me to ask if his group could play on the school steps at the PTA fête which was to be held in the summer , so I suppose that was one of his first public engagements with his group .
3 Bill Hand was a little fellow with a little name — he only stood 5ft 6ins in his stockinged feet — but he was tough and sturdy and could play on the wing or at inside-forward and did so to considerable effect for the Palace in the early 1920s .
4 and er the children used to play on the banks of the Nile early in the morning when they got up , there was all sand there .
5 However , in an ideal world , the Sex Pistols would play on the boat . ’
6 Sometimes Benjamin would play on the lute he always carried , whilst I accompanied him on the rebec .
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8 It has now been decided that both clubs will play on the Wednesday with 7.45 kick-offs .
9 The simple story of a mentally handicapped child or adult growing up would not be considered dramatic enough for fictional representation ; the drama must focus on a series of events which create a larger than life situation , which will play on the emotions of the viewers .
10 The versatile Noel Hegarty , an outstanding corner back when the county lifted the Sam Maguire , will play on the ‘ 40 ’ with the emerging and gifted John Duffy in the right corner of the attack .
11 In all likelihood Dean Richards will play on the blind side in the Test Team and hence it will be necessary to have additional cover at No 8 .
12 Crosby has already decided that Irishman Brian Mooney will play on the right side of midfield tonight a vote of confidence after the midfielder 's mistake which provided Charlton with their winning goal on Saturday .
13 At last month 's meeting of the Congress he showed again how he can play on the mutual fears of reformers and conservatives to get his own way .
14 Yeah so he can play on the floor
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