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That kitten treated the ball of yarn as a toy, constantly pawing and playing with it, rolling it back and forth, having a wonderful time.

He clearly didn't like her, yet he always sweet-talked her and played with her feelings, ultimately breaking her heart.

Some merchants use complex promotion rules to play word games, making consumers mistakenly think they're getting many discounts, when in fact it's not much cheaper.

He likes to play with that old coin in his hand, turning it over and over, using it to relieve his nervousness.

In political struggles, he often played with power tactics, winning over some people and suppressing others, eventually climbing to a high position.

The little monkey sat on a branch, playing with the peanuts a tourist had thrown to it, shelling them and eating with great relish.