broken play
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The situation on Saturday - the conditions and broken play – meant extra value could be placed on any contribution with the bat.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“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
Scrumhalf Brianna Miller made a dashing break from broken play to score the first of her two first-half tries in the 25th minute.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2022
Disaster nearly struck on USC’s first drive, as a third-down snap slipped through Williams’ hands, forcing the quarterback to flee the pocket amid the chaos of a broken play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2022
Shortly afterward, a broken play by the Nordiques led to his 50th goal.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2022
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