tipoff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tipoff
Example Sentences
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It didn’t help that the Bruins were shorthanded from tipoff.
From Los Angeles Times
The Winston-Salem, N.C., native released a video on social media about 90 minutes before tipoff against Hornets saying “GRATEFUL for this last one!!”
From Los Angeles Times
You had to line up hours before tipoff to get into gyms.
From Los Angeles Times
At her players’ request, Cori Close showed up inside Pauley Pavilion five hours before tipoff.
From Los Angeles Times
Pregame shows on ABC will begin 30 minutes before tipoff. with postgame shows airing only after Saturday prime-time games.
From Los Angeles Times
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