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
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 Alabama is headed to a Southeastern Conference title game showdown against No. 3 Georgia and a likely spot in the 12-team playoff thanks in large part to Simpson’s playmaking, leadership and smarts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 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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