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The phrase "always play for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing motivations or reasons for participating in an activity, particularly in a competitive or performance context.
Example: "As a musician, I always play for the joy of sharing my passion with others."
Alternatives: "always perform for" or "always compete for".
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"I always play for dinner," Barnes Arico said.
"They couldn't do all that they wanted, but they always play for the long haul.
"We can't say that is where tennis is going, that we will always play for that long but we have longer rallies, less serve-and-volley.
She kept her accent, lost her passport and told us if we weren't good enough for the West Indian cricket team, we could always play for England.
"You always play for your place.
Owen is a very good fly-half and that's where he should always play for England.
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"I always played for somebody.
"You're always playing for your place.
It was what my dad always played for us.
"Previous governments were always playing for a draw.
"We were always playing for each other, and for other people, always enjoying it," he recalls.
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