call time

phrase

: to ask for or grant a time-out

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Taylor, 47, has called time on his career after over two decades and 831 matches. David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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“Call time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20time. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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