score off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Needing 18 off the final over from Sciver-Brunt, De Klerk was unable to score off the first two balls.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Woo would retire the net three batters to strand Toro in scoring position — Oakland’s best and last chance to score off Woo.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
“I think we look at the team now, RJ’s really the guy that can score off the dribble,” Bacot said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Stokes did not score off any of his first six deliveries and had only 12 off his first 18, struggling for fluency with some wild hacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2023
I say, if we meet him in Piccadilly we may score off Mrs. Willoughby yet!
From Tiny Luttrell by Hornung, Ernest William
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