power play
noun
1
: a military, diplomatic, political, or administrative maneuver in which power is brought to bear
2
a
: a concentrated attack in football in which the ballcarrier is preceded by a mass of blockers
b
: a situation in ice hockey in which one team temporarily has more players on the ice than the other team because of a penalty
Examples of power play in a Sentence
They scored their first goal on a power play.
He made a power play to seize control of the company.
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On the power play, Vatrano one-timed Troy Terry’s pass from the slot.
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Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
There are worrisome elements of the Islanders’ game right now, from their inconsistencies at five-on-five to their awful power play.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
In a departure from his characteristic handshake power play—typically intended to assert dominance—Trump demonstrated restraint while greeting those leading the prayers.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
There are obvious solutions that can help, like fixing the power play and getting the forwards healthy.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
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Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
There are worrisome elements of the Islanders’ game right now, from their inconsistencies at five-on-five to their awful power play.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
In a departure from his characteristic handshake power play—typically intended to assert dominance—Trump demonstrated restraint while greeting those leading the prayers.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
There are obvious solutions that can help, like fixing the power play and getting the forwards healthy.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for power play
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“Power play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20play. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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