on points
idiom
: by earning more points or less points (as the case may be) than one's opponent in a game or contest
He beat his opponent on points.
lose to the other team on points
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So, how will teams be separated if they are tied on points?
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 June 2025
After the opening Group A games over the weekend, Miami and the 30-time Portuguese champion Dragons were tied on points with Al Ahly and Palmeiras after earning one point with scoreless draws.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
When asked for comment on points raised in the commentary, HHS referred CNN to Kennedy’s statements on social media.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Bet on points totals for Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Haliburton and others.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 June 2025
After the opening Group A games over the weekend, Miami and the 30-time Portuguese champion Dragons were tied on points with Al Ahly and Palmeiras after earning one point with scoreless draws.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
When asked for comment on points raised in the commentary, HHS referred CNN to Kennedy’s statements on social media.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Bet on points totals for Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Haliburton and others.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for on points
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“On points.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20points. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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