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
I merely say, that long play, and high play, tends to mar friendship, and we cannot afford to be other than friends.”
From An I.D.B. in South Africa by Vescelius-Sheldon, Louise
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