power play

Example Sentences

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The game, which had been physical all afternoon, turned chippy after that, giving the Kings a power play they took advantage to halve Colorado’s lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The winning goal came from Marco Rossi on a power play with less than 11 seconds left in the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Jake DeBrusk put Vancouver in front on a power play four minutes later, redirecting in a shot from Rossi from the low slot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But one power play tax advisers are recommending: Stuff the accounts and convert them into Roth IRAs for long-term tax-free retirement savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper