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Meanings of playoff contention in English

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Usage of playoff contention in English
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They were playing their first game since being eliminated from playoff contention.
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The matchup between two teams out of playoff contention included some riveting moments.
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The game was the season finale for two teams out of playoff contention.
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The Timberwolves have already been eliminated from the NBA playoff contention.
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It's a footnote that the shot eliminated the Denver Nuggets from playoff contention.
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The Nets are well out of playoff contention in 13th place in the East.
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Conley has returned to lead Memphis back into playoff contention.
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That moved the team within range of playoff contention.
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The Pistons saw their five-game winning streak snapped and were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
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They also halted a five-game losing streak, a night after being eliminated from playoff contention.
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Charlotte was eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend.
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Calgary is all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
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That spurt has vaulted the Panthers into playoff contention.
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Minnesota was officially eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday when Portland beat the Phoenix Suns.
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So far, that has been enough to keep them in playoff contention in the Eastern Conference.
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The Hurricanes, trying to stay in playoff contention, have gained team points in five consecutive games.
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Playoff contention across language varieties
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