playmaking
Americannoun
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Dia Saba plays in a similar playmaking role to Gloukh.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 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
However, James again delivered with his playmaking, sending the assist to Rui Hachimura for a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025
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
Daudet extended poetry to include playmaking; and alone or with a friend he attempted more than one little piece in rhyme—tiny plays of a type familiar enough at the Odéon.
From The Nabob, Volume 1 by George Burnham Ives
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