in play
Example Sentences
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"The evacuation zones are still in play," he said.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The kiss cams and sing-alongs and air horns and thunder sticks are all integrated into the game, not reserved for stoppages in play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
More than 58% of the balls he has put in play have left his bat at 95 mph or above, which is nearly six points higher than his career mark, according to Statcast.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Mind you, Lawrence’s signature formula is still very much in play here, centering the plot around a sensitive, sad hero trying to start over after a great loss.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
His claws, clattering across the linoleum, sounded like mah-jongg tiles in play.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
