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play-offs

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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

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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

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As many as 10 other Americans, including dual nationals, remain in Russian custody.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Three other Haitian nationals living illegally in the United States — Wilbert Jean Baptiste, Louis Jean and Jhensly Charles — were also arrested, according to DHS.

— Michael Sinkewicz , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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