neutral corner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of neutral corner
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Watching Ali get back up from his position in the neutral corner, Wepner noticed a change.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2023
Bivol was as sharp, focused and hurtful at the end as he was in nearly every exchange, and had Smith hanging on in a neutral corner on as the final bell went, bruised and dazzled.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 12, 2019
Walcott contended he was trying to get Clay into a neutral corner and he expected the timekeeper to continue the count while he performed these chores.
From Washington Times ● May 24, 2015
Nonetheless, with Liston suddenly and inexplicably down, referee Joe Walcott ordered Ali to retreat to a neutral corner.
From Slate ● May 22, 2015
I stirred my coffee and sat in a neutral corner.
From Inside John Barth by Dillon, Leo
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