Sentence examples for is played to from inspiring English sources

Football is played to win but our satisfaction is double.

This theme is played to the hilt, for effect, but it is also heartfelt.

The ball is played to Mason, who puts it out of play for a goal-kick.

The game is played to any agreed score or for any previously agreed number of deals.

Gelsomina is the star of this show, and she is played to perfection by Giulietta Masina, Fellini's wife.

It is played to the grate of Bob Dylan and the honey of Roy Orbison.

Nick is played to perfection by Alex Zelenty, a gifted and courageous 13-year-old actor.

"Soccer is played to win," Bilardo is quoted as saying in Wilson's book.

The first goes straight over the bowler's head and the second is played to fine leg.

The game of snooker is primarily British and is played to a small degree in the Americas.

A game is played to 21 points, provided that the winner has at least a 2-point advantage.