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1.NounA long-term strategy or endeavor."We were surprised that he didn't object immediately, but then we realized that he's playing the long game.; I'm in it for the long game."
2.NounThe version of the game played until one team makes ten points, as opposed to the short game, which is played to five points.
3.NounThe aspect of the game in which the strategy is to advance downfield by throwing the ball to a receiving player; the passing game.
4.NounThe portion of the game, played with driver clubs, in which the ball is advanced down the fairway to the putting green.