long play
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of long play
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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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
Most GIFs are a few seconds long, play automatically on a loop and have joined emojis as versatile ways to express yourself online.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2022
Miami’s long play in 2021 is a 42-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett to DeVante Parker against Indianapolis in Week 4.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021
It was not only just body-sleepiness: the kind you get after a long walk or a long play day.
From Harding's luck by Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert)
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