brackets

1. Marks — [ ] — resembling parentheses with square corners. Brackets are often used within quotations to distinguish between the quoter's own words and those of the writer being quoted: “He [the president] made a memorable speech at Gettysburg.”

Example Sentences

When the brackets were released for the inaugural Southern Section flag football playoffs, Orange Lutheran coach Kristen Sherman admitted she would have preferred her team be in the underdog role.

From Los Angeles Times

Participants won regional qualifiers just to be able to enter the brackets and were traveling to the boardwalk from New York City, Miami, Denver, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Dayton and many points in between.

From Los Angeles Times

But many people will still find themselves paying higher taxes as their wages increase, pulling them into the higher tax brackets, which will remain frozen for several more years.

From New York Times

Window-mounted air conditioners, one of the most common and frequently cheapest options available, could also be banned by a landlord if they require hardware such as brackets and screws mounted to a window frame.

From Seattle Times

The cuts are in the form of a higher earned income tax credit, increases to the standard tax deduction and adjustments to income tax brackets.

From Seattle Times

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