score
noun
the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
have been scoring
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present perfect progressiveof score.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The way the Rams attacked, they could have been scoring all night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
One of the biggest stories of the Premier League season so far is the decline of goals scored in open play and how teams have been scoring more from set-pieces instead.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
Carolina’s two biggest issues this season have been scoring points in the third quarter on offense and getting off the field on third down on defense.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2020
Carolina's two biggest issues this season have been scoring points in the third quarter on offense and getting off the field on third down on defense.
From Fox News ● Nov. 22, 2020
Consider it just another day at the office for these Washington Capitals, who have been scoring touchdowns with the regularity of a football team.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 23, 2017
