Example Sentences

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In those two innings, the Mariners had equaled the amount of runs they’d scored in the previous two games.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2021

Messi, who helped Barcelona win 3-0 at Valladolid, had equaled Pelé’s all-time scoring tally on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2020

The Nationals had equaled their number of runs in each of their three home games three batters into this one.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2019

By the late 1960s, however, The Red Balloon had faded deep into Albert Lamorisse’s past, and no project since had equaled that short film’s enduring success.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2018

Seabiscuit had equaled his Tanforan workout time of 1:36 for the mile, officially breaking the track record.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand