power play

Example Sentences

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It was his second power-play goal of the series and it came on the Kings’ fifth power play of the night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The winning goal came from Marco Rossi on a power play with less than 11 seconds left in the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But one power play tax advisers are recommending: Stuff the accounts and convert them into Roth IRAs for long-term tax-free retirement savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

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