playmaking
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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They brought impeccable fundamentals in shooting and playmaking, honed across seasons competing against grown men.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
In-form fly-half Jalibert was handed the key playmaking role in the absence of Dupont's long-time club teammate Romain Ntamack as Fabien Galthie's side started the defence of their title with a scintillating attacking display.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
A classy centre, with physicality, quick feet and playmaking ability, he has also turned out on the wing for English champions Bath.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
The guard continued to struggle with his three-point shot, missing seven of his first eight shots from beyond the arc Sunday, but again dazzled with his playmaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
The same theory was held by Francisque Sarcey, who declared that all the principles of playmaking might be deduced from the fact that a piece is always intended for performance before an audience.
From The Autobiography of a Play Papers on Play-Making, II by Thomas, Augustus
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