Example Sentences

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He later had medical timeouts and used ice towels and water to try to cool himself during changes of ends.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Medical timeouts are not permitted solely for muscle cramping.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Spain's Alcaraz seemed to be cramping at 5-4 in the third set and was allowed to see the physio, even though Grand Slam rules say players are not allowed medical timeouts for muscle spasms.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“It’s when you get TV timeouts and all that,” offensive lineman Steve Avila said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

My demands resulted only in timeouts, where I anxiously bit my fingernails.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter