in play
Example Sentences
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Las Vegas casino giant MGM Resorts is in play, with Barry Diller’s company offering to buy the share of the company it doesn’t own and take it private.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Ifab has now accepted the request, and says that any foul before the ball is in play that has a direct impact can be reviewed.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In changing the subject a bit or expanding the set of issues in play, he tries to shake things up in ways that he thinks will strengthen his hand.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The kiss cams and sing-alongs and air horns and thunder sticks are all integrated into the game, not reserved for stoppages in play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“And you shouldn’t. You have every right to judge Xenocrates harshly—but not too harshly. I suspect there are more variables in play than we know.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
