make a play

Frequency: 5.84.9 per million words

In American football.

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Examples (10)

  • The quarterback tried to make a play under pressure.
  • The coach told him to make an aggressive play on defense.
  • He managed to make a crucial play in the final seconds of the game.
  • The wide receiver needed to make a big play to get a first down.
  • Despite the injury, he tried to make a courageous play.
  • The team's strategy was to make a quick play and score.
  • It's hard to make a play when the opposing team has strong coverage.
  • The defensive back was praised for making an intelligent play.
  • Can he make a game-changing play right now?
  • The rookie surprised everyone by making a spectacular play.