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power play

NOUN
concentration of power
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In Game 2, he had the go-ahead score on a power play.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Plus, a geothermal power play and Iran confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

Beckett Sennecke and Alex Killorn each score on the power play and the Ducks hold off a last-minute surge from the Vegas Golden Knights to win 4-3 in Game 4.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

Success on the power play was a key factor behind the Ducks’ Game 4 win.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

You stage a power play by conning the older guy out of some fake winnings, then mouth around that you one-upped the boss.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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