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
"Everyone seems to know the score, they've seen it all before."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
Against Egypt, Argentina were handed the ideal chance to respond after Nicolas Tagliafico was brought down in the penalty area with the score at 1-0.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
She tallies the score and, for the first time ever, I’m actually winning.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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