30-30
Americannoun
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a rifle using a cartridge approximately .30 inch in diameter, originally having a powder charge of 30 grains but now of various charges.
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the cartridge itself.
Example Sentences
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Having secured the AFC's top seed, Denver had home advantage against the Bills and led 23-10 during the third quarter, before the Bills twice came from behind to make it 30-30.
From BBC
Allen then responded to nervelessly maneuver the Bills into field goal range, moving the ball 41 yards to give Prater a 50-yard kick to tie the game at 30-30.
From Barron's
The Seahawks needed it to forge a 30-30 tie with a little more than six minutes remaining in regulation.
From Los Angeles Times
A telling moment came when she dumped an overhead smash into the net as she tried to serve out victory at 5-4 30-30.
From BBC
At 3-3 30-30, the umpire confirmed the American had not reached over the net - following fervent discussion between the opposing players - with Pegula and Draper using the momentum to win the opening set.
From BBC
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