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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

Dorofeyev, who also scored on a power play in the first period, batted a Jack Eichel pass just inside the left post to end the longest game of the series.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

Although the Ducks played their best defensive game of the postseason, giving up just 21 shots before the empty-netter, the balanced Knights gave them few good scoring opportunities, especially on the power play.

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




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