Sentence examples for i play for keeps from inspiring English sources

I play for keeps.

I play for the Baltimore Ravens.

When I played for Fleetwood against York they were solid, kept the ball well and had good strikers up front.

I played for fun".

"I played for my teammates.

If I play good, keep him in.

/ In the haze of afternoon, / while the air flowed saffron, / I played my game for keeps — / for love, for poetry, / and for eternal life".

Political leftists play for keeps.

Barring miracles, real addicts play for keeps.

I play tennis for enjoyment".

"Doonesbury" was playing for keeps.