play the game

phrase

: to act according to a code or set of standards

Examples of play the game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although Brown might play the game a bit different from the aforementioned wideouts, the technique against big receivers remains the same. — Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

All parties began brainstorming ideas about where and when to play the game. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026

The real story here is about the way the Brewers play the game, a game that might soon be shut down, and for a long time. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

The winner will be paid €100 (approximately $111) per hour to play the game for eight hours, which can be nonconsecutive. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for play the game

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