play ball with
Example Sentences
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously sounded optimistic that Google would play ball with the government’s efforts to oversee negotiations and bargaining between media companies and Big Tech, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2023
"Well, what if we, what happens if we just don't respond at all or don't play ball with them?" he questioned.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023
She gave me the absolute trust and confidence to really play ball with her.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2022
“Being able to play ball with your son is kind of like the best of the best,” Peter Feigin said.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2020
See, this is why I can never play ball with him.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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