berth
Example Sentences
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The Chargers could wrap up a playoff berth later Sunday, if the Houston Texans lose to the Las Vegas Raiders.
From Barron's
The Chargers, who play at Dallas on Sunday, can secure a postseason berth with a victory and some help from a team or two.
From Los Angeles Times
A win for Pittsburgh would leave their destiny in their own hands, regardless of Baltimore's result, while the Lions currently sit just outside the post-season berths.
From Barron's
As soothing wins go, this was a warm bubble bath for the Seahawks, who secured a playoff berth and assumed the driver’s seat in the race for the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
From Los Angeles Times
The victory wound up giving Miami its first-ever berth in the College Football Playoff—and came directly at the expense of the Fighting Irish.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
