score
noun
the record of points or strokes made by the competitors in a game or match.
is scoring
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present progressiveof score (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I was a No. 10, what excites me is scoring goals…I was a leader on the pitch, and I’ll be a leader through what I’ve achieved.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The French flyer, who is showing no signs of slowing down, is scoring at a rate rarely seen in international rugby.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
Kobe Bryant won the 2008 MVP on the strength of his 28.3 points per game; this season, Jokic is scoring 29.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
“The thing that I’m good at is scoring goals. It is an art and I love it,” Press said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
Private Tosh, who is scoring, promptly signals an inner.
From The First Hundred Thousand by Ian Hay
