power play

Example Sentences

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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

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

They had chances upon chances: most notably, a 5-on-3 power play advantage it failed to convert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Then less than a minute later, the U.S. took two penalties 28 seconds apart, giving Canada a five-on-three power play.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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