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Meanings of playing along in English

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Usage of playing along in English
1
But I needed information, and I wouldn't get it without playing along.
The king of lies
2
By playing along, he had unwittingly drawn out his thousands of supporters.
Book Three: The Final Exodus
3
For those playing along at home, here are some dots to connect.
Wired
4
The media, through no fault of their own, find themselves playing along.
The Irish Times
5
She listened to the rhythm, tapping lightly, then found herself playing along.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
6
And I've got news for him: I am not playing along.
Earth Afire
7
That way, Bauer had no choice but to keep playing along.
The arms maker of berlin
8
As a boy I chanced upon it playing along the steep.
Children of the Frost
9
Kobuk must have been playing along the edge of the surf, Harlan thought.
Where the Sun Swings North
10
But there wouldn't be any coming back from playing along now.
The Death Cure
11
George adds his signature guitar playing along with a classic Beatle-esque harmony vocal.
The Guardian
12
Like my father, he was playing along, not missing a beat.
Within arm's reach
13
Chuck knew this, and knew that the rest of them were just playing along.
Silent screams
14
Did he mean it or was he just playing along?
Damaged
15
He's just got to keep playing along according to the rules of the game.
The Rules of the Game
16
Ian's younger brother, Wayne, sits on the other arm of the chair, playing along.
The Guardian
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Playing along through the time
Playing along across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common