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play ball

VERB
cooperate
Synonyms
WEAK
agree be in cahoots collaborate comply with conspire go along with join forces join in participate play the game pull together stick together work together

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Current and former officials said that Russia’s increasing reliance on China means Beijing could play a productive role in bringing Putin to any peace deal—if Trump can convince it to play ball, that is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Those advising him warned him to play ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

During the match, supporters in the stands held signs, including "Pawol making HERstory," and "the time has come for one & all to play ball".

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

He added that “If…universities do not play ball, lawyer up, because the federal government is coming after you.”

From Salon • May 20, 2025

See, this is why I can never play ball with him.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas