demerit

Example Sentences

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International Cricket Council referee Jeff Crowe is yet to deliver his assessment of the pitch, which if handed an "unsatisfactory" rating would see the venue slapped with a demerit point.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Yet his job review has never included a bonus for a player being called up to the majors or a demerit when someone comes up short.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

The below average rating has given Rawalpindi one demerit point.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2022

That’s it, and that’s not even a demerit.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2022

I can’t find it and get my first demerit for wandering the hall.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson