final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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Ohio was more competitive against Nebraska in Week 1 than the 49-21 final score indicated. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The Bruins didn’t appear to be meeting that standard Saturday despite the lopsided final score. Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 That gave the Mets a 3-2 lead, which proved to be the final score. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Sep. 2026 Regardless of the final score, the Tigers will take pride in their band having a national stage to showcase its hard work. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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