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"ref": "1980, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (lyrics and music), “The Winner Takes It All”, in Super Trouper, performed by ABBA:",
"text": "I've played all my cards\nAnd that's what you've done too\nNothing more to say\nNo more ace to play",
"type": "quote"
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"ref": "2012, Paul Watson, Up Pohnpei:",
"text": "We composed a calm email stating our 'interest in football in the region' and desire to 'find out more', deciding not to play all our cards at this stage.",
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"To use all one's resources."
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"(idiomatic) To use all one's resources."
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