in play

Example Sentences

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A win would be the simplest way to avoid resorting to the point differential tiebreaker that could still be in play to decide the No. 1 seed in the West.

From Los Angeles Times

The role, record, and future of the OBR is definitively in play.

From BBC

But a joint Ukraine-US statement says there's now a whole new deal in play, which it calls an "updated and revised framework document".

From BBC

Yet there are projects in play—including the U.S.

From Barron's

“Was really not our best night, the combination of the walks and miscues in the field, and a team that does a really good job of putting the ball in play.”

From Washington Times