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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Jonathan Pines, head of Asia at Federated Hermes, a U.S.-based asset manager, said the firm plays the long game with South Korean memory stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“So it’s something they know” and in which they are in a position to play the long game, Reading said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Brian Roberts has already proven his willingness to play the long game and with continued control should be the end decision maker,” Fishman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
"He's played the long game and it's paid off for him."
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
“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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