power play

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

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

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