time-out
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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
After the medical time-out, Alcaraz broke serve in the very next game to move two sets up, before rattling quickly through the third set to complete victory.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
“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
Samuel helps Romy off the floor and positions her in the corner of the room, like a child in time-out.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024
But he called a time-out and went to talk to the refs.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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