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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TB: I don’t know that I’d sit and think about the long game as much as I think about trying to be present.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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
But when it comes to the long game, the Southeastern Conference is still leading by at least a couple of touchdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
Beijing, which likes to play the long game, is no fan of chaos.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 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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