Historical clue formulations

• Play for ___ — 2026-09-27
• Serious thing to play for — 2024-07-07
• It's often played for — 2022-03-27
• Holds on to — 2021-10-19
• Something you might play for — 2021-06-19
• Something to play for — 2020-07-26
• Play for ___ — 2014-05-19
• Doesn't give up — 2011-03-06
• Doesn't spoil — 2008-05-23
• Doesn't toss — 2008-03-14
• Permanently, after "for" — 2005-01-09
• Holds on to — 2004-10-25
• Stays fresh — 2001-12-12