playoffs
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Their big get was Rohan Ramadas, from the … New Orleans Pelicans, a team that made the playoffs only twice in the last eight seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The team did not make the NFL playoffs last year for the first time in 10 season.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The brand became a go-to vendor for last-minute seats to Beyoncé, Broadway and the baseball playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
But star Nneka Ogwumike is still focused on reaching the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Football cheer season is almost over—two games left and then the playoffs if we make it—which means basketball preseason is in full effect: I had four hours of conditioning this morning.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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