Example Sentences

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There now are 13 teams with Rahm’s addition, plus two wild-cards who play only as individuals to allow for threesomes to start on each hole.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

I think both could get in as wild-cards, with the edge to the Ducks at this point.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2021

The top two teams in each group, plus two wild-cards, will make the Olympic quarterfinals.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2021

Only because there hasn’t really been another exceptional left-sided full-back for any club, which opens the position up for wild-cards.

From The Guardian • Apr. 30, 2018

On the women’s side, Serena Williams is the wildest of wild-cards.

From Time • Aug. 24, 2014