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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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
That’s certainly been true for opponents in 2025. KC is tied for first on points with Orlando.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The win moves the Spirit and Pride level on points, 12, behind No. 1 Kansas City Current in the NWSL standings.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The Kings outscored the Hornets 50-42 on points in the paint, 19-13 in second-chance points and 16-6 in fastbreak points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
That’s certainly been true for opponents in 2025. KC is tied for first on points with Orlando.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The win moves the Spirit and Pride level on points, 12, behind No. 1 Kansas City Current in the NWSL standings.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
The Kings outscored the Hornets 50-42 on points in the paint, 19-13 in second-chance points and 16-6 in fastbreak points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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“On points.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20points. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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