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action replay

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noun

  1. US and Canadian name: instant replay.  the rerunning of a small section of a television film or tape of a match or other sporting contest, often in slow motion

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Rewind 48 hours and it is like an action replay to their South American rivals.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2022

We’re now watching an action replay of Messi writing his name.

From The Guardian Aug. 11, 2021

He provided an action replay to supply McManaman's winner, teasing and tormenting two defenders again before providing a cut-back to the near post where the Liverpudlian lifted his shot over the sliding Olsson.

From The Guardian May 4, 2013

With this approach, we could create the data-driven equivalent of a fast action replay for every game in the tournament.

From The Guardian Jun. 17, 2010

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