demerit

Example Sentences

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The decision means the Melbourne Cricket Ground receives one demerit point.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

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

The movie’s one major demerit is a lack of screen time for Cheadle, whose character is a welcome presence in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2022

“Excuse me, Miss Durand, that's one demerit for running.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton