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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

Definition of semifinals

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One major difference is that sports are weighted based on NFHS and statewide participation numbers and the number of championships awarded by the GHSA.

— Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
The shortstop said years earlier his only goal was to beat Yogi Berra’s record for championships; Berra later teased Jeter about his 10-5 lead in World Series rings.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 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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Pricing, for now, is under wraps – although pre-orders are open for Chinese nationals on its website.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Wadkins went to nationals her junior year for a documentary about Kitty Cone and the 504 sit-in after placing second at the state-level National History Day competition.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

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