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toy with
Amuse oneself idly with, trifle, as in He teased her, toying with her as a cat toys with a mouse . [Early 1500s]
Treat casually or without seriousness, as in I'm toying with the idea of writing a novel . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
He toyed with a career in politics, making an unsuccessful bid to become mayor of San Diego in 1984 against incumbent Roger Hedgecock, who was under indictment for perjury at the time.
After watching his team-mates toy with their opponents for a while, he received a pass on the edge of the Chinese box and rammed home Japan's seventh goal.
She wore a grey jogging top and bottoms, and held the stuffed toy with both hands during the hearing.
The artist who created his new portrait said he toyed with the idea of picturing the actor without his famous facial hair.
Johnson toyed with the idea in a news conference Tuesday, telling reporters there was discussion about it among House members.
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