countback
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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If drivers tie on points, the winner is determined by results countback.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024
In the over 107kg division in Tokyo, Jordan’s Jamil Elshebli and Mansour Pourmirzaei of Iran both lifted 241kg – almost 38 stone in old money - with Elshebli winning gold on countback.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024
In 1987, they beat Fiji 18-15 in Dunedin but missed out on a countback of tries by one try.
From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023
He was given Toulon for a year, failing to lead it to the semifinals on a countback of tries, and was fired in 2018.
From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2020
A tie in the Super Over would give England the trophy on a countback of boundaries and sixes in the 50-over final and Super Over.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2019
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