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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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