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
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's 15 wickets, for instance, have come at an average of just over 15; and batters have not managed to score off 70% of his deliveries.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023
Morgan’s attempt in the 44th minute bounced back off the post and she tried to score off the rebound, but the ball sailed over the goal.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023
“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
Greenfield is a sort of fellow it’s not easy to score off; and some of you would only make fools of yourselves if you tried to do it.”
From The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story by Reed, Talbot Baines
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