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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Ultimately, the move matters little for a company playing the long game.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
VC: What is the long game for Tory Burch?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
And we want to play the long game.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
“You need to play a long game, not this short game that has been so detrimental,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
The future of Faerie depends on my playing a long game and playing it perfectly.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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