divisional

Example Sentences

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He has made seven successful defences of that status but has fast run out of serious challengers, leading to speculation that another divisional change could be on the cards.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Nix broke a bone in his right ankle on the penultimate play of the Broncos' 33-30 victory over the Buffalo Bills in a divisional round clash on January 17.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

In the divisional round, the Texans were missing ace wideout Nico Collins, and tight end Dalton Schultz later left with an injury of his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

The home side is also 15-5 in Conference Championship games between divisional rivals, but if one side has the combination of experience and grit it's Sean McVay's outfit.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Then I put all that cash into the hollowed-out base of the high-point trophy I'd won at the divisional meet the summer before.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth