Some ring decisions, in brief

Answer:

TKOS

Hint:

Think of how a boxing match might end without a full knockout—these three letters often appear on scorecards for such stops.

Explanation:

"Some ring decisions, in brief" points to boxing outcomes where a fight is stopped to protect a fighter. "TKOS" stands for technical knockout, a common shorthand in boxing for when a referee halts the match due to one fighter being unable to continue safely. The clue plays on "ring" hinting at boxing and "in brief" signaling an abbreviation, leading to the four-letter answer.

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