time-out
Example Sentences
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He described feeling nauseous and took an off-court medical time-out but he was a shadow of his usual self when he returned.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
After the medical time-out, Alcaraz broke serve in the very next game to move two sets up, before rattling quickly through the third set to complete victory.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
“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
As I jog off the court, Coach says, “Who told you to call time-out, Finley? Who?”
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
