game for

Example Sentences

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“Being able to make those game-changing plays to win the game for us, those are things that appeal to me and I’m sure to appeal to all of us as D-linemen,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Once he overcame both of those, he settled for worse tickets than he had in 1994, to a lower-stakes game, for a staggering price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Reyna, one of the most gifted players in the U.S. talent pool, was named to the team despite having played just one full 90-minute game for club or country in the last four years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

That was back in 2020 in a game for South East Stars against Southern Vipers in Brighton.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Majidi is on the attack! The shot clock is winding down, the game is tied up, he’s on a fast streak to the hoop, and BANG! He’s won the game for the Boston Celtics!”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan