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Idiom: Against The Run Of Play

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againsttherunofplay

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How to pronounce "against the run of play":

AU

Contrary to the flow of the game.

Example Sentences

1
The underdog team scored a goal against the run of play.
2
The politician unexpectedly won the election against the run of play.
3
The company managed to secure a major contract against the run of play.
4
The artist's unconventional work stood out against the run of play in the art gallery.
5
The student answered the difficult question correctly against the run of play.

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