play the game

phrase

: to act according to a code or set of standards

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Beep baseball traces its origins to engineer Charlie Fairbanks, who in 1964 modified a softball by inserting an electronic beeping device so that blind children could play the game, the release said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Also on the first episode, Larry David and daughter Cazzie David play the game. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 July 2026 Among the greatest of his gifts was playing the game forever as a child. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 The concourse at the stadium is packed with people standing and watching TVs playing the game, adding to the sweltering heat. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for play the game

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“Play the game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20the%20game. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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