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 Lions only sacked Smith once - a broken play late in the game - and never got near him as he drove the Seahawks for the winning touchdown in overtime.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2023
Sturdivant’s 62-yard touchdown catch from Moore on a broken play early in the fourth quarter proved pivotal in helping the Bruins pull away.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2023
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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