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scoring

British  
/ ˈskɔːrɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or practice of scoring

  2. orchestration See orchestrate

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Kelly made a rapid start at Arsenal in the second half of the 2024-25 season, scoring twice and providing five assists, and helping the club win a second Women's Champions League title.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“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

WESTLAKE: The scoreboard operator will deserve extra pay trying to keep up with Warriors’ scoring barrages.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

James had other ideas, putting up throwback scoring numbers and hitting last-second shots to lead L.A. to a series win.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

So far we are scoring a zero on the similarities chart.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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