time-out
Example Sentences
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“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
The Tunisian took a medical time-out in the first set, during which she had her blood pressure taken and had an ice towel draped around her neck.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
Plus, as Salon's Melanie McFarland noted in a commentary about comedians who have reaped the unexpected benefits of cancel culture, DeGeneres' industry ousting "mostly amounts to a time-out."
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2024
He starts to sway like we’re in our final time-out during a close game.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
