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long-playing

American

[lawng-pley-ing, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈpleɪ ɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

of or relating to microgroove records devised to be played at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute.

long-playing British

adjective

of or relating to an LP (long-playing record)

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Etymology

Origin of long-playing

First recorded in 1945–50

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Women make more online notes about opponents' playing styles, and over time they show more improvement than men.

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