long game
Americannoun
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the aspect of golf considered in relation to the ability of a player to hit shots, especially drives, for distance.
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a card game in which all cards in the pack are dealt before play.
Example Sentences
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Beijing, which likes to play the long game, is no fan of chaos.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Just a few weeks ago, a U.S. hedge-fund manager known for playing the long game in Latin America won a protracted battle for one of Venezuela’s crown jewels.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
While Shoyo is a charismatic and ambitious rascal, Karasuno High and their various opponents provide a wide and varied array of winning characters who are willing to play the long game to win your heart.
From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025
Qatar is preparing to play a long game.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
“No two ways about it,” Dessie said, and she popped the rubber band off the deck of cards to settle them down for a nice long game of bid whist.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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