Sentence examples for play unlikely from inspiring English sources

Mary Louise Parker and Denis Arndt play unlikely lovers thrust together like so many particles.

Mr. Kahn said that was why he opened the Harman with "Tamburlaine," a play unlikely to draw crowds otherwise.

A high-percentage play unlikely to result in an error, it ideally lands deep in the court and pushes the opponent into an uncomfortable position rhythm or pace.

For me, it was his memorable partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger, with whom he starred in two much-loved high-concept comedies – Twins, where the pair play unlikely fraternal siblings, and Junior, in which Arnie gets pregnant – that particularly resonated.

LAS VEGAS — The imposing concrete building, a place now for the recorder of deeds and the seekers of zoning variances, will soon play unlikely host to a company that lists "a little weirdness" among its top 10 values and employs a greeter in the lobby offering free hugs to everyone.

With James Bond star Daniel Craig cast as reporter Mikael Blomkvist, tasked to investigate a 40-year-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of teenager Harriet, the search was on for the actress to play unlikely heroine Lisbeth Salander.

In Bridesmaids, O'Dowd played unlikely love interest to Wiig's maid-of-honour, Annie.

It's Liz, played by Julie Christie, in her third screen role (after gamely playing unlikely girlfriends to Leslie Phillips and Stanley Baxter in Crooks Anonymous and The Fast Lady).

Four days' play is unlikely given the weather forecast, but three seems enough for most teams in the second division.

More play looked unlikely, but scores of fans desperately mopped up the excess water, and the match resumed.

He said 'One of my clients is looking for plays.'" Stockwell admits he was sceptical – a stage play was unlikely to excite filmmakers.