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probationary

[proh-bey-shuh-ner-ee] / proʊˈbeɪ ʃəˌnɛr i /




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But within days, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee adjusted his punishment to a one-year probationary period.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Joslin had about four weeks left in a two-year probationary period.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

Article 27 says Fifa can "fully or partially suspend" a disciplinary measure for "a probationary period of one to four years".

From BBC Nov. 26, 2025

Ortiz also pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy tied to the case and was sentenced to a probationary period of three years on Nov. 19.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 26, 2025

He hadn’t lived there long, but was already on probationary status for being loud and aggressive with the other residents.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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