final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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The Cardinals scored eight times in the bottom half to go ahead 9-7, and that ended up being the final score. CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 If the final score of the game is in their favor, the Marlins will take it. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 Tozier hit a dagger 3 with 48 seconds left and Gudeman made a layup with 20 seconds left for the final score. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026 The final score on Friday at Williams Arena doesn’t come close to telling the full story for the Gophers women’s basketball team. Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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