playing the game
Example Sentences
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"When I stepped onto the pitch, my focus was on playing the game and doing my best for the team," Jones said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“They love playing the game for this guy,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Later in life, Dallin would settle down in North Carolina near the golf hub of Pinehurst, N.C., where he spent more time playing the game with his wife instead of capturing the grounds from above.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“Economics tells you the rules of the game, and business is about playing the game. Personal finance is playing the game of life. It’s the decisions I have to make for my own financial future.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Lombardy was playing the game of his life, steamrolling over Reshevsky’s position.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
