power play

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“We were not sharp in any facet of the game. It’s not good enough,” said Smith, after Utah scored two goals on the power play and three in transition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The real power play is for parents to contribute $5,000 a year for 18 years, then help them convert the account to a Roth IRA so that it can ultimately be accessed tax- and penalty-free.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

David Miller showed India's much-vaunted line-up how to bat on a slow Ahmedabad pitch, building an innings after South Africa lost early wickets and were 20-3 in the power play.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He withstood two breakaways in critical moments and helped kill a 5-on-3 power play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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