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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

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Roberts and Lester said seeing their favorite team since childhood advance to the series championships would mean everything, not just to them but for White Sox fans across the world.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
The Dodgers have reached their third straight NLCS, after winning championships in 2024 and 2025.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 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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In the eastern coastal city of Durban, where looting of shops owned by foreign nationals was reported by the state broadcaster, SABC, riot police were deployed to the city center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Both men are Cuban nationals with lawful permanent residences in the United States, according to their complaints.

— David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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