
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'time-out.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 The ball remained in play as Craig stayed on the floor for a few moments before Suns coach Monty Williams called a time-out. 2023 Topline The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again Wednesday to a 16-year high, making borrowing costs between banks even more expensive and shaking off calls to take a time-out on hikes to focus on cooling the banking crisis. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, The performance had a time-out as concertgoers drew Clarkson’s attention to a patron who had passed out on the packed floor area. Julia Horowitz, CNN, In fact, prior to announcing the parliamentary time-out on the reforms in late March, Netanyahu was able to get the Knesset to pass a law that takes power away from the attorney general to declare a leader unfit for office. : to stop doing what one is doing in order to do something else for a while usually used with from She took time out from her career to raise her children. Todd Boss, Forbes, She’s argued for months the Fed needs to take a time-out. Jacob Linden, Woman's Day, Two excellent winners gave the Charleston native a 7-5 lead, and even a Sock time-out couldn’t stem the Kusmider run, who took game two 11-5 to send the match to a breaker.

Staff Author, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023 The Storm have won four WNBA Championship titles, and also foster a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities during the games, and an all-kids dance squad that lead conga lines during time-outs. Recent Examples on the Web Their new children’s book, Hattie Harmony: Opening Night (following their first best-seller Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective) offers young readers tools to manage anxiety such as journaling, time-outs and self-reflection.
