in play
phrase
: in condition or position to be legitimately played
Examples of in play in a Sentence
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But largely, the first four days have seen matchups hold, and one of the finer balances in tennis is back in play.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The proposal mentions other, less load-bearing modernizations in play, like how there’s no need for windshield wiper controls in autonomous vehicles.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
The senior has been given a rating of 81, including 91 in toughness, 90 in awareness and 88 in play recognition.
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Shaun Goodwin
june 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
If anything, co-op felt even more chaotic than a standard Splatoon competitive match due to the extra variables in play, including the enemy gangs and the array of weapons.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
That momentum carried her to a surprising spot in the Owen Hart Cup Final against Mercedes Mone, with the ultimate underdog story in play and the SAP Center crowd firmly behind her.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Airline executives have even gone on record to say that the main factors in play for fare prices are the supply of seats and the demand for people to fly, not the price of fuel.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
This becomes even more important, however, when a large, six-figure sum such as $25,000 is in play.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The trade market is drying up a bit at center, though Panarin’s former teammate Vincent Trocheck and others may still be in play.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
28 June 2026
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The proposal mentions other, less load-bearing modernizations in play, like how there’s no need for windshield wiper controls in autonomous vehicles.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
The senior has been given a rating of 81, including 91 in toughness, 90 in awareness and 88 in play recognition.
—
Shaun Goodwin
june 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
If anything, co-op felt even more chaotic than a standard Splatoon competitive match due to the extra variables in play, including the enemy gangs and the array of weapons.
—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
That momentum carried her to a surprising spot in the Owen Hart Cup Final against Mercedes Mone, with the ultimate underdog story in play and the SAP Center crowd firmly behind her.
—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Airline executives have even gone on record to say that the main factors in play for fare prices are the supply of seats and the demand for people to fly, not the price of fuel.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
This becomes even more important, however, when a large, six-figure sum such as $25,000 is in play.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The trade market is drying up a bit at center, though Panarin’s former teammate Vincent Trocheck and others may still be in play.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
28 June 2026
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“In play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20play. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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