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scores

  • plural of score.
  • present tense form of score (3rd person singular).

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Scores may not tell the full story, of course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Scores of officers were on the scene, according to TV footage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Scores of polling stations opened late or, in some cases, not at all.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Scores increased from an average of 2.37 before the retreat to 3.02 afterward.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Scores of letters were sent to the White House and the Justice Department demanding his arrest; many of them stated it was long overdue.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady