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How guys are playing for the guy next to them more than just for themselves, how guys are playing for the final score on the scoreboard, not just the one next to their name.—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026 This time, by a final score of 6-0.—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 The Philadelphia Phillies tagged Assad for nine runs and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings in a 13-7 loss that was more of a blowout than the final score indicated.—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 The final score was 2–1 in Argentina’s favor; as a result, England was knocked out of the tournament, and Argentina went on to lift the World Cup.—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for final score