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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The other eight nations are ranked 5-12 based on points and must compete in a single-game qualification match to move on.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pelicans outscored the Kings 16-2 on fastbreak points and 19-4 on points off turnovers.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Back in his office, Sage is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, insisting he is focused only on points, and ensuring Lens now qualify for Europe next season.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Miami outscored Stanford 19-5 from the free throw line, 38-24 on points in the paint, 13-0 on fast break points and 17-8 on points off turnovers.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pelicans outscored the Kings 16-2 on fastbreak points and 19-4 on points off turnovers.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Back in his office, Sage is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, insisting he is focused only on points, and ensuring Lens now qualify for Europe next season.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Miami outscored Stanford 19-5 from the free throw line, 38-24 on points in the paint, 13-0 on fast break points and 17-8 on points off turnovers.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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“On points.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20points. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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