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
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
He crossed out his move on the score sheet, made another move, and checked Tal's king instead.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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