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semifinal

noun

Definition of semifinal

as in play-off

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Recent Examples of semifinal Dalhausser and Crabb took a thrilling semifinal in straight sets over the San Diego Smash in the men’s first match of the day. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Moore ended last season with 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as the Ducks made it to the College Football Playoff semifinal before losing, once again, to Indiana. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026 Reaching the semifinal at Wimbledon in July also gave Djokovic hope of one day winning that record-breaking 25th major singles title. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Athletic will be back at home to face Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday, and then welcomes the Colorado Switchbacks for their USL Cup semifinal on September 8. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for semifinal

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Sullivan’s output has reignited Philadelphia, with 10 wins and two draws from their 12 post-World Cup matches propelling them from the bottom of the Eastern Conference into a play-off position with seven regular-season games to go.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
In great news, the Minnesota Lynx’s were the first team to clinch a play-off spot, a top spot at that.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Definition of play-off

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Caminero’s baseball year had started with a bang back in January, when the then-21-year-old hit a ball 454 feet to clinch a championship in the Dominican Winter League.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
In the two years since USC and UCLA left the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, each school has topped the standings once and the Bruins have won the conference tournament twice, going on to the Final Four two years ago and winning the championship last April.

— Luke DeCock, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of championship

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Atletico Madrid won the first capital derby of the season in the Spanish league with a 2-1 win against 10-man Real Madrid, while Manchester City prevailed in an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland to move clear at the top of the Premier League.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
The 46-year-old, whose team won 1-0 against Manchester United in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday despite Phil Foden’s first-half red card, is a firm believer in the power of music in an elite performance setting.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of derby

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Tickets for the scrimmage cost $10 each, with proceeds benefiting cancer care and research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrimmage

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And Trifecta, an elegant ground-floor lobby bar specializing in mixology, is a fantastic place for a nightcap.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
After a day spent getting your steps in at Regent’s Park or boutique hopping in South Ken, there’s nothing better than a long soak in a roll top tub and a fireside nightcap in the lounge.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

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