on the game
idiom
British, informal
: working as a prostitute
She always had a lot of money, but I didn't know she was on the game.
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Each portrait captured not just a moment, but a legacy—a testament to the impact these athletes have left on the game and the culture.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Another person then put an $80,000 parlay on the game, betting that Porter would underperform.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
That's because most caddies working PGA Tour games are former professional players with a wealth of knowledge on the game.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Since the patch’s arrival last week, the record number of folks playing Stardew Valley on the game streaming platform Steam spiked at over 230,000, further entrenching Stardew Valley as one of the most popular farming games of all time.
—Ian Walker |, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
Depending on the game and day of the week, ticket prices can range from $10 for seats higher up, to $45 if fans want to be close to the action.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
And with so much attention focused on the game, there are more ways than ever to place a wager.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024
The largest crowd to attend a season opener in the 12-year-old NWSL saw the Wave unable to build upon Jakobsson’s fourth career goal in three seasons, although Alex Morgan put two shots on goal and San Diego’s midfielders maintained a decent grip on the game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
The frightening moment was captured on the game's broadcast, sparking concern from fans who witnessed the seemingly random collapse.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Another person then put an $80,000 parlay on the game, betting that Porter would underperform.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
That's because most caddies working PGA Tour games are former professional players with a wealth of knowledge on the game.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Since the patch’s arrival last week, the record number of folks playing Stardew Valley on the game streaming platform Steam spiked at over 230,000, further entrenching Stardew Valley as one of the most popular farming games of all time.
—Ian Walker |, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
Depending on the game and day of the week, ticket prices can range from $10 for seats higher up, to $45 if fans want to be close to the action.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
And with so much attention focused on the game, there are more ways than ever to place a wager.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024
The largest crowd to attend a season opener in the 12-year-old NWSL saw the Wave unable to build upon Jakobsson’s fourth career goal in three seasons, although Alex Morgan put two shots on goal and San Diego’s midfielders maintained a decent grip on the game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
The frightening moment was captured on the game's broadcast, sparking concern from fans who witnessed the seemingly random collapse.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
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