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Timeout

usgb/ˈtaɪmaʊt/Volume
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Sports Strategy

In sports, timeouts are strategic, letting teams plan or disrupt rhythm.

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The basketball team used a timeout to strategize their final play.
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Rest Period

Timeouts offer players a rest and a chance to recover during games.

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The players looked exhausted before the timeout.
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Viewer's Break

During televised sports, timeouts often lead to commercial breaks.

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We'll see what the coach decides after the timeout and these messages.
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