long play
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of long play
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Some, like Disney Magic Kingdom, are for players four and up, with a title screen suggesting: “Play healthy! It is recommended that you take breaks from time to time during a long play session.”
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Hurley has long envied NFL coaches like Kyle Shanahan, who script every single action of their offenses with absurdly long play sheets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
At Brentford, Frank's plan was to play long, play quick, and pressurise opponents in open play and set-pieces.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
The actors at times seem to be speed-reading their lines, rushing through the notoriously long play to get to the good bits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025
Kick in," into the long play of the same name—has this to say on the subject: "I say to the ambitious playwright, take the types you are familiar with.
From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett
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