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power play

 

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Noun power play has 1 sense
  1. power play, squeeze play, squeeze - an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
    --1 is a kind of attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

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Power Play:

Noun

  1. A strategic move in a game or competition where a player or team utilizes their advantage to control or dominate the situation.

Example Sentence: The basketball team's power play allowed them to score multiple baskets in a row, giving them a significant lead over their opponents.

Noun

  1. A political or business tactic involving the use of authority, influence, or control to achieve one's goals.

Example Sentence: The CEO's power play involved leveraging his connections with influential politicians to secure a favorable deal for his company.

Noun

  1. In ice hockey, an advantage gained when the opposing team has fewer players on the ice due to penalties.

Example Sentence: The team capitalized on the power play by quickly moving the puck to create scoring opportunities while their opponents were short-handed.

Verb

  1. To engage in a strategic move or tactic to assert control or dominance.

Example Sentence: The politician power played during the debate by using persuasive rhetoric to sway undecided voters.

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