time-out

Example Sentences

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“We’re on a time-out, and without really determined focus and deliberate diplomacy, this will be a very long intermission while both sides regroup and think about the next round.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

“When we finally got let out of our collective time-out corner, we really wanted to go do stuff,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Samuel helps Romy off the floor and positions her in the corner of the room, like a child in time-out.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

The three-time major winner looked perplexed as he headed off court for a time-out, wagging a finger towards his player's box and shaking his head.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

Armstead called a time-out in an attempt to kill our momentum.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan