demerit

Example Sentences

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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

As well as the fine, Kohli incurred one demerit point, but is free to play the fifth and final Test in Sydney next month.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

The movie’s one major demerit is a lack of screen time for Cheadle, whose character is a welcome presence in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

That’s it, and that’s not even a demerit.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2022

Her first demerit, a first at the Arcanum she'd never wanted to experience.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton