score off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Trying to score off those deliveries, with those shots, is the one thing you just do not do as a batter in Australia.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
Rain arrived at Hagley Oval just after an unbeaten 49 from Sam Curran had lifted England to a competitive score off 20 overs on an unpredictable pitch.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025
Morgan’s attempt in the 44th minute bounced back off the post and she tried to score off the rebound, but the ball sailed over the goal.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
“I think we look at the team now, RJ’s really the guy that can score off the dribble,” Bacot said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
This is a distinct score off our neighbours, who have to be content with theirs being brought round by a boy on a kind of three-wheeled Black-Maria.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 5th, 1914 by Various
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