international match point

noun

(sometimes initial capital letters)

1. a unit of scoring in contract bridge tournaments held in Europe. IMP

Example Sentences

China Open took a 27.5 international match point lead after the first third, but the next session saw Red Bull move ahead by 11.5 imps.

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At halftime, Canada led by 1 international match point.

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After five of the eight extra boards, the Polish team led by one international match point.

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In multiple team events, an international match point result is converted into victory points.

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In it, every international match point is worth something.

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