Sentence examples for as a plaything from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "as a plaything" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is treated as an object of amusement or entertainment, often implying a lack of seriousness.
Example: "He treated his responsibilities as a plaything, never taking them seriously."
Alternatives: "as a toy" or "as a trivial matter".

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Do you see language as a plaything?

Many scorn the internet as a plaything for plebs.

He addressed her not as a plaything but as a living mind.

After nationalisation in 1975, Olympic earned a reputation as a plaything for government officials.

During the court martial, the prosecution accused Jones and Fulton of using Ellement as a "plaything".

He won't commit, sees Mirabelle as a plaything and kids himself that she knows this.

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Sandra used her walker, but as if it were a plaything, swinging it jauntily ahead of her.

All of which underscores the point that a toy is not so much a plaything as a line extension and a branding opportunity.

The Twins have been steadfast in running the team as a business, not a plaything for a wealthy family, and with their move to Target Field in April, they had more money to give to Mauer.

Some see his ownership of Chelsea as a passing fad, a plaything he may soon, for want of new trophies, tire of.

We do not want it as a mere plaything".

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