rematch

re·match | \ ˈrē-ˌmach

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, (ˌ)rē-ˈmach

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Definition of rematch

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Atlanta forced a rematch, winning the loser’s final over Chicago in another match between CDL juggernauts. — Sean Collins, Dallas News, "Dallas Empire one match away from Call of Duty League glory. Here’s how they can win it all," 29 Aug. 2020 The best-of-five game series, a digital rematch of the real-life 1975 NBA Finals between the Washington Bullets and Golden State Warriors, will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube and broadcast on ESPN2 beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern time. — Scott Allen, Washington Post, "All business, Wizards District Gaming looks to finish the job in the NBA 2K League Finals," 28 Aug. 2020 This year, the two could get a rematch in the third round at Flushing. — Max Gendler, New York Times, "U.S. Open Draw Lacks Some Stars, but Not Story Lines," 27 Aug. 2020 Murray gets another big-server next in Milos Raonic, a rematch of the 2016 Wimbledon final won by the former. — Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Serena Williams' back to the '80s moment," 25 Aug. 2020 Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who missed the loss to the Sparks because of a calf injury, has also been ruled out of Wednesday’s rematch. — Star Tribune, "Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Los Angeles," 25 Aug. 2020 The Mercury will face the Connecticut Sun (6-8) for the first time this season on Wednesday, creating a rematch with DeWanna Bonner, Briann January and Essence Carson, all with the Mercury last year. — Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic, "Diana Taurasi, honoring Kobe Bryant, scores 34 in Mercury win over Washington," 23 Aug. 2020 That likely would require a season split of Clemson’s regular-season meeting at Notre Dame Stadium on Nov. 7 and a potential rematch in the ACC Championship Game, Dec. 12 or Dec. 19 at Charlotte, N.C. — Eric Hansen, The Indianapolis Star, "Analysis: Perception matters more than ever if Notre Dame is going to have a playoff reality," 6 Aug. 2020 Abrams could seek a rematch against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in two years. — Dallas News, "Can Texas flip? Beto O’Rourke, Stacey Abrams, Julián Castro, MJ Hegar to talk running in South," 20 Aug. 2020

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“Rematch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rematch. Accessed 18 Sep. 2020.

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