play the game
Example Sentences
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“You have to play the game that is there for you to play.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"We did not play the game, we played the occasion, and it became far too big for us," said Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The fact Covina agreed to play the game past midnight on short notice was a tribute to the relationship Murphy has with Covina coach Tim O’Leary, who was once the pitching coach at South Hills.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
"Wait for 24 hours, let us play the game which is more important."
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
He would play the game to its conclusion.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
