name of the game

Example Sentences

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“Staying underweight technology stocks is the name of the game for now.”

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Now, its new chief executive said, the name of the game is volume sales—and affordability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Patience was the name of the game for England after Ben Duckett and Rehan Ahmed lost theirs, but Root produced a masterclass in it.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Flexibility is the name of the game, second only to talent.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

It was the name of the game in saber, where the sport was subjective and points determined by the referee.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad