final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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Although no stats or a final score were provided to the media, Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson shared some key plays shortly after the scrimmage concluded. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026 The primary benefit of preseason NFL games is to evaluate players, so the final score doesn’t really matter that much to the coaching staff. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 Scheffler would show a glimmer of his usual form on the back nine, shooting one under par and resulting in a final score of 2-over 70. Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The final score and the entire experience delivered a Hollywood ending for Iowa native Hill, who was seen taking an ear of corn as a souvenir. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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