the score
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Her first college softball game may not result in the score that she had expected.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Even after Argentina was handed a massive advantage with a controversial red card for Switzerland, the score was tied 1-1 deep into extra time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"Especially for the players who were part of that 2022 squad. They felt that loss deeply, and now they're looking to settle the score - for themselves and for the team."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But England won in epic fashion thanks to Jude Bellingham's first-half double and Harry Kane's penalty, despite Quansah seeing red with the score 2-1 early in the second half.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
But after letting Glenn run up the score to 40-0 in Glenn’s favor, Reggie came storming back, showing off the ferocious returns he’d put aside for the past two games.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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