in play
Example Sentences
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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
"The evacuation zones are still in play," he said.
From Barron's • May 25, 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
That is, of course, assuming there is some kind of larger strategy in play here and this isn’t some kind of performance art.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
His claws, clattering across the linoleum, sounded like mah-jongg tiles in play.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
