Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Central Florida’s Coco Jaimes flied out to end the inning, but the Knights had scored three to cut UCLA’s lead to 6-4.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

This trio thought it had scored an enduring victory in Allen three years ago.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

By 90 minutes, Hearts had scored twice without reply and Rangers, save for a late header off the bar by Thelo Aasgaard, never looked like recovering.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Her heroics, after striker Alessia Russo had scored what proved to be the winner in the first half, helped England maintain their 100% record in Women's World Cup qualifying.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I could not believe I had scored someone like Chloe—so thoughtful and beautiful, as she seemed to me at first.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson