Example Sentences

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In 12 appearances, Phillips not only was unscored upon, but retired 35 of the 37 hitters he faced.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022

Even when his neighbor, amiably played by Kingsley Leggs, sets up a soulful number as an antidote to the ’60s hit parade, Paladino doesn’t allow one note to go unscored.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022

The Tigers moved from Class 3 to Class 5 after going unscored upon last regular season and winning a region title.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021

King got four outs to remain unscored upon in 12 1/3 innings this season.

From Washington Times • May 9, 2021

As the music, enlivened by unscored dissonances, swelled to a raucous climax, she gripped the wooden sides of her chair, closed her eyes.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan