play past
Example Sentences
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As the sun returned and the close drew near, the longest day of the year pushed play past 7pm.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
Edmonton got a goal back with 3 1/2 minutes to play in the first period when Kane tipped home a shot from in tight on the power play past Kahkonen.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022
Patrik Laine cut Washington’s lead in half with 10:22 left in the second with a rocket from the circle on the power play past Copley.
From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022
After a 36-year wait to take a crack at the World Cup, Peru will need to change its luck if it wants to play past June.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2018
Oh, well, heck, if it weren’t for my rats, Cold Sassy wouldn’t remember that dern play past New Year’s.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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