stanza

stan·za | \ ˈstan-zə

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Definition of stanza

1 : a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe

2 sports : a period (such as a half or an inning) into which the duration of a game is divided The game's prime moment wasn't the decisive and popular eighth-inning, two-run homer by Mark Bellhorn … but a sensational play by Boston's Manny Ramirez in the top of that same stanza.— Roger Angell

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Recent Examples on the Web The Wildcats were staring at a 60-45 deficit midway through the final stanza, before outscoring Morton Ranch 18-2 to collect the improbable victory. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Clear Creek JV pulls off come-from-behind shocker to nab tournament prize," 30 Nov. 2019 Paradisi had four of her 15 kills in the stanza, while Amos, who finished with 12 kills, had three during a key 6-2 run that gave them an 18-11 lead. — Tim Schwartz, baltimoresun.com, "Mt. Hebron volleyball advances to region final with win over Marriotts Ridge," 4 Nov. 2019 The second stanza had both the home and visiting crowd sitting on the edge of their seats. — Tim Schwartz, baltimoresun.com, "Reservoir volleyball sweeps Atholton to capture first region crown since 2007," 6 Nov. 2019 On consecutive possessions in the second stanza, the Wildcats turned the ball over deep in Torrey Pines territory. — Scott Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, "El Camino walks away with a win over Torrey Pines," 20 Sep. 2019 Aided by two long passes, one to Halbrooks and the second to Peyton Pierson, San Miguel plunged in from the 1-yard line to give the Falcons a 20-0 lead going into the final stanza. — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, "Hargrave Falcons fly, 34-7, in opening week win over Liberty," 31 Aug. 2019 But as the second stanza began, Gatto-Monticone started playing with freedom and cutting down on errors. — Kurt Streeter, New York Times, "Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams Shows Some Rust in Opening Win," 2 July 2019 After playing an undisciplined first period, the Flyers swarmed Penguins rookie goalie Tristan Jarry early in the second stanza and took a 2-1 lead on goals by Jake Voracek (15th) and Konecny (18th). — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, "Flyers suffer 4th straight loss, fall to Penguins, miss chance to tie for first," 7 Mar. 2018 San Jose doubled its 1-0 lead after one period just 1:11 into the second stanza when Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored his third goal of the season. — Ross Mckeon, SFChronicle.com, "Sharks back to .500 with sixth straight win, a 4-3 shootout win over Detroit," 16 Nov. 2019

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10 Jan 2020

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“Stanza.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stanza. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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