power play

Example Sentences

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Plus, a geothermal power play and Iran confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Jack Eichel scored Vegas’ only goal on a power play in the final seconds, denying goaltender Lukas Dostal and the Ducks their first shutout of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Mark Stone had an opportunity to score on the power play with less than nine minutes left, but Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal made a spectacular save to keep it a one-goal score.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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