broken play
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The receiver was the one who reacted first to the broken play, cut up the field to find open space and adjusted backward to the ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2024
Sturdivant’s 62-yard touchdown catch from Moore on a broken play early in the fourth quarter proved pivotal in helping the Bruins pull away.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2023
“It’s frustrating for sure,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said after allowing the go-ahead basket on a broken play.
From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2022
Shortly afterward, a broken play by the Nordiques led to his 50th goal.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
Ovechkin also beat his countryman on a broken play to notch his 773rd goal.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022
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