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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

The younger, faster Ducks dominated the plodding Golden Knights for most of the game, but Vegas stifled the Ducks’ power play, which kept it in the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

Their goals in Game 3 came from Trevor Moore in the second period and Adrian Kempe on a third-period power play.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 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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