play the game
Example Sentences
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"I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to play the game I love professionally and get to do it at the highest level."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
All the talk stops when they run out anyway, and if they play the game rather than the occasion then I think they will win.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
That experiment allowed producers to learn quickly how future cast members might play the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
“To be honest, I could play the game still,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The need for deceit was a bitter taste in his mouth, but Ned knew he must tread softly here, must keep his counsel and play the game until he was firmly established as regent.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
