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power play

NOUN
concentration of power
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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

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

But against Wedgewood, the Kings have mustered little offense of their own, scoring just four times — three times on the power play and once off Moore’s leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

And she’s not havin’ it—she hits him with her power play.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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