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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"He's played the long game and it's paid off for him."
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Apple continues to play the AI long game.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
That track record points to limited lasting impairment from prolonged disruptions, said Kim Fustier, an oil and gas analyst at HSBC, suggesting Tehran can afford to play the long game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
VC: What is the long game for Tory Burch?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 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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