play the game
Example Sentences
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This tech is evolving quickly, so you can always play the game of “Wait a year for something better and cheaper.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
During their first two games, Panama have taken a dynamic approach depending on the phase of play the game is in.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
It was a passionate moment in an otherwise less colourful Parliamentary career, which a former UUP director of communications said was characterised by his knowledge of "how to play the game in Westminster".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
That experiment allowed producers to learn quickly how future cast members might play the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 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
