big play

collocation in English

meaningsofbigandplay

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big
adjective
uk
/bɪɡ/us
/bɪɡ/
large in size ...
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play
noun
uk
/pleɪ/us
/pleɪ/
a piece of writing that is intended to be acted in a theatre or on radio ...
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(Definition ofbigandplayfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbig play

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Clearly, what makes abigplayhas more to do with its theme than the size of its cast.
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It has abigplayground within the campus.
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There is one golf ground with abigplayground.
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Victory, is played after every touchdown orbigplay.
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There is a big baniyan tree in the side of abigplayground.
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The disadvantage, however, is that the receiver can get behind the cornerback for abigplay.
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College has abigplayground in front of the college building and a sports center for indoor games.
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There is abigplayground and a temple is located in the centre of the village.
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He has shownbigplayability, having a rush or reception of at least 10 yards in 11 of the 13 games.
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Receivers who can effectively avoid the jam and stretch defenses are far more likely to createbigplayopportunities for the offense.
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By consistently completing short passes, it encourages the defensive backs to move closer to the line of scrimmage, increasing the chance that a receiver will break abigplay.
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