final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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The Dolphins spent the week practicing for Sunday in Napa and played much of the second half as if hungover -- until the late 77-yard touchdown pass-play from Malik Willis to Ryan Miller softened the blow of the final score a bit. — Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 New England lost last week to the Seahawks by a final score of 13-10. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Hersey got its final score on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Levi McEwen to Grant McKinney. — Dick Quagliano, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Football-Themed Plastic Table Cover A table cover is a quick way to highlight a theme and make cleanup a breeze after the final score. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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