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play-offs

noun

plural of play-off

as in semifinals

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Rhyne Howard scored 30 points to lead Vinyl past Laces and into the Unrivaled semifinals on Saturday, while Paige Bueckers’ 29 points led Breeze past Rose to secure its semifinal berth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026

Definition of semifinals

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As a player, Gladden’s Twins career stretched from 1987 to 1991, with championships on the bookends.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Harper was only too happy to share his memories of growing up and winning championships with Team USA in an 18-and-under tournament in Venezuela and a 16-and-under tournament in Mexico.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of championships

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That increases to five for the quarter-finals, six for the semi-finals and eight for the final, which also includes the third-place play-off.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Boston has hosted community watch parties in other neighborhoods including Dorchester, Boston Common and East Boston, and more watch parties are planned for both the semi-finals and the July 19 final.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 27 June 2026

Definition of finals

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Some 589 foreign nationals are among the missing, the NDRRMA said in their update.

— Kosh Raj Koirala, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
The South Korean nationals are among a growing number of people who have been abducted in recent months as for-ransom kidnappings remain a persistent threat as armed groups continue to expand their terriroties.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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