final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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The final score was deceiving because the Rockies scored five runs in the ninth off infielder Miguel Rojas, who was pitching in relief to save wear and tear on the Dodgers’ bullpen. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 The Wave’s defense played better against the struggling Dash than the final score would indicate, Eidevall said. Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 After the game, Reese shared the final score graphic on her Instagram story and flexed about the Dream’s record. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 The final score was 6-2, with half of the goals coming from Mitch Marner’s first playoff hat trick. Los Angeles Times, 9 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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