name of the game
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of name of the game
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The name of the game for the moment is for a candidate to get as many of their supporters at their respective county delegate elections as possible.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Now, its new chief executive said, the name of the game is volume sales—and affordability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Magouyrk mentioned “capital intensity” twice in his statement because in 2026 that is the name of the game at Oracle.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
The final judgement on this will be shaped at the end of the season – but if the name of the game is winning then Arsenal are doing it right.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
That was the name of the game I invented.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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