time-out
Example Sentences
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The public saw all that and could only wonder: Hasn’t C.K.’s time-out lasted long enough?
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
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
“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
After Zverev secured the lead, Fearnley disappeared off court for a medical time-out and he returned looking more at ease.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
“Well? What sort of light reprimand did our friendly spider god get? A time-out and a stern talking-to?”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
