playmaking
Americannoun
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He could plug Gio Reyna into Pulisic’s playmaking spot on the left wing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Coupled with elite hold-up and playmaking prowess, Kane is redefining the centre-forward role.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 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
And although he turned the ball over too often, Darnold also demonstrated the rare type of playmaking ability that had made him one of the most sought-after prospects in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
But it must be remembered that Davenant's earlier, most dramatic, and most original playmaking was done at a time far within our limits.
From A History of Elizabethan Literature by George Saintsbury
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