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
But in terms of the long game, I don’t see it as being a primary storyteller of the human experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
And we want to play the long game.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
No. They’re playing the long game: they want to convert you into a paying customer by showing you what they can do, not by selling your browsing history.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
The long game was ended, the Snitch had been caught, it was time to leave the air....
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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