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scoring

British  
/ ˈskɔːrɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or practice of scoring

  2. orchestration See orchestrate

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Bruins resumed scoring in the sixth inning, with bases loaded and Grant at bat again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Jordan Woolery added to the scoring in the fifth inning with a two-run RBI double down the infield line, and Bri Alejandre hit a home run to center right field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Bristol City's Lexi Lloyd-Smith picked up the WSL 2 Golden Boot after scoring 11 goals in 21 games to help Charlotte Healy's side to a fourth-place finish.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

For a couple of years accidental handball that led to a team-mate scoring used to see a goal ruled out.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It’s like a hundred touchdowns scoring at once.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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