make a game of
Example Sentences
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Australia tried to make a game of it in a second half that turned increasingly chippy, but the U.S. defense held firm.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Jarrod Bowen is looking sharp for the Hammers and I think they will make a game of this, but I can only see one winner here and it is Bournemouth.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
The Dodgers had one final chance to make a game of it in the bottom of the sixth when Teoscar Hernández singled to right and Lux singled to left, putting two on with no outs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
Pittsburgh’s best chance to make a game of it came in the seventh when Joe doubled with one out and Ji Hwan Bae walked two batters later.
From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023
My sister and I would make a game of guessing which agent we would get.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
