Definition of rematch
: a second match between the same contestants or teams
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And like most of its competitors, the magazine isn’t shying away from picking Alabama and Clemson in another national championship game rematch.
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In 2012, the beleaguered BCS had been pushed to the brink of extinction by a controversial LSU-Alabama rematch in the previous title game.
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The symbolism of the rematch will be hard to ignore.
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The two were supposed to meet in May, but Alvarez failed two drug tests, was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for six months and the rematch was canceled.
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The one exception was in the Central Valley’s 21st District, where Republican Rep. David Valadao and Democrat T.J. Cox were the only candidates, clearing the way for an automatic rematch in November.
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McCarthy says his team is excited about the rematch, but its focus is on the Class S state tournament starting this weekend.
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Former Ole Miss athletic director Warner Alford, a lineman on the '59 team that lost on Cannon's punt return in the regular season and then blanked LSU 21-0 in a Sugar Bowl rematch, said Cannon was one of a kind.
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The rematch came Tuesday in the Class 4A sectional semifinal at Warren Central, and the Irish didn't wait long to exact their revenge.
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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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