play ball with
Example Sentences
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You’ve got to play games, or you’ve got to play ball with them.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
Yet many African nations were willing to play ball with the US tightening visas worldwide, the two ex-State Department officials said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
"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
“Ultimately, Mr. Blinken wants to play ball with China, but will China compete fairly with the United States as he wishes? This is very weak,” the former official said.
From Washington Times ● May 26, 2022
See, this is why I can never play ball with him.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
