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
The broken play broke the Chargers when their defense couldn’t prevent Tennessee from moving into position for Nick Folk to kick a game-winning field goal from 41 yards out.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 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
Some quarterbacks can thrive with an ad-lib approach to a broken play or a fierce pass rush, but Cousins is frequently at his best when there’s order around him, not chaos.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022
Shortly afterward, a broken play by the Nordiques led to his 50th goal.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
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