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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That limited his practice time to chipping and putting on half a dozen holes, rather than extensive work on his long game.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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
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
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
Trained to play the long game, Abel went about establishing what looked like a normal life in New York.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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