final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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The night quickly blew open from there, a 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies that was uglier than the final score and further sank Sheehan’s season. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Beyond that, Groen has already beaten Ding’s record for the highest final score. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Fans who plan ahead, dress for the moment and treat the day as more than the minutes on the clock walk away with something the final score can’t capture. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Harris made his call of a 3-2 final score in England’s favor while he was being interviewed before the Braves game on Sunday. Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for final score

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“Final score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20score. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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