demerit

Example Sentences

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"With 20 wickets falling on the first day, 16 on the second day and no batter even reaching a half-century, the pitch was 'Unsatisfactory' as per the guidelines and the venue gets one demerit point."

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

International Cricket Council referee Jeff Crowe is yet to deliver his assessment of the pitch, pondering whether to give it an "unsatisfactory" rating which would see the venue slapped with a demerit point.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Yet his job review has never included a bonus for a player being called up to the majors or a demerit when someone comes up short.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

Within the company, the weak yen was not necessarily viewed as a benefit, the spokesperson said, adding the higher cost of raw materials was one demerit.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2022

I can’t find it and get my first demerit for wandering the hall.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson