Definition of rematch
: a second match between the same contestants or teams
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Markkanen is expected to play in the, um, huge rematch on Monday.
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The Canelo-Triple G rematch, expected to be the fight of the year, is off.
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This is a rematch of the 2015 MASL championship, won by the Flash.
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Of course, Oster was there to help with strategy, too, like when Molton was preparing for his rematch with Ford-Melton in the state championship match.
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Williams added 22 points and C.J. Jackson scored 20, including 16 in the second half, to set up a rematch with Gonzaga.
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In order to account for travel, spread out conferences and avoid rematches, the committee follows certain bracketing principles.
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Still only a role player offensively who doesn’t shoot often Prediction Expect a lower-scoring rematch, as both defensive-minded coaches are likely to correct their mistakes from the previous game.
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That 2011 all-SEC finale was a rematch from the regular season, with LSU having edged Alabama 9-6 in a battle of field goals.
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First Known Use of rematch
1941
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Definition of rematch for English Language Learners
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: a match or game that is played by the same people or teams after an earlier match or game
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Definition of rematch for Students
: a second meeting between the same contestants
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