play dirty
Example Sentences
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Anyone who’s ever played a sport knows that as soon as some players start to cheat, everyone else feels the pressure to play dirty, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
“If anything, me trying to play dirty, I’ll damn near hurt myself. I just hope he’s all right and they don’t think it was intentional.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
He added that he thinks a draw will be a "good point" for Arsenal, who may need to "play dirty".
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
When it came time to boycott “Scream 7,” the movie’s dissidents were not afraid to play dirty.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
“Buffoon!” cried the fat knight “Well,” said Lancelot, “it is your own fault You should not play dirty tricks. For the last time, will you let me arm like a gentleman?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
