Players focused, game time neared.

Meaning: The players were paying close attention because the game was about to start.

Choice of Words: "Focused" means to concentrate or pay close attention to something. "Game time" refers to the time when a game or competition is played. "Neared" means to come close to something or to approach it.

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The players were all ready, game time was almost here.

Meaning: This means the players were ready and waiting for the game to start.

Choice of Words: The players are the people who play the game. Were all ready means they were prepared to play. Game time is when the game is about to start. Almost here means it was very close to game time.

With anticipation, the players waited for the game to begin.

Meaning: This means the players were excited and waiting for the game to start.

Choice of Words: With anticipation means the players were excited and looking forward to the game. Waited means they were patiently staying in one place. The game is the activity that the players are going to play. Begin means to start.

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