the score
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The voiceover is a bit much, actually, but so is the score, both elements meant to elevate this particular cat into something mythic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
On Sunday, his solo shot temporarily tied the score before the Dodgers’ loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But the Royals tied the score in the eighth with a walk and three straight singles against Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
And if we’ve consistently told ourselves that the score reflects something important, it makes sense to feel anxious about it.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Finally the score was tied nine to nine, and the family on the sidelines readied themselves for a denouement.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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