time-out

Example Sentences

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As for her job, the commute is obviously taking time out of your life, and sitting in traffic and/or on a train every morning can be an energy-zapping experience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"I still have trauma from my childhood and sometimes need some time out – but there would be a big hole in my life if I didn't have the contact I do."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This time out, the character deployed a new catch phrase, “Devout!” in reference to being both Christian and Jewish, and he brought out bearded backup dancers called Blast Boys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

An intelligent kick through by Zoe Harrison was gathered by veteran Packer, who scored twice last time out against Wales in Bristol, and she got England off the mark.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

And if you stick, you only get a car 1 time out of 3.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon