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game

[geym] / geɪm /






NOUN
individual sporting event
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NOUN
undomesticated animals chased for food
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Here's my starting line-up for England's game against Croatia, with John Stones at centre-half and Jude Bellingham in the number 10 role.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The uptick in backdoor reference-checking reflects a growing problem in hiring: People on both sides of the recruiting game can’t trust each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When asked by BBC Radio 5 Live after the game whether his starting line-up on Wednesday would be the same as for that opening group game, he answered simply: "Maybe."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“But through my experiences, and even just watching the playoffs right now, this is an attack-oriented game, and you have to be willing to move.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Last minute, but can I run Saturday’s game?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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