final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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As a team, the Celts missed four free throw attempts, which was the difference between the two teams in the final score. Dan Rios, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026 Barnett made two free throws for the final score, 64-60. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto added empty-netters for the final score. ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Ben Haubner then cut the deficit to 6-3 before Abramson gave the game it’ final score with an empty-net goal. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 5 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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