Definition of rematch
:a second match between the same contestants or teams
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In addition to reducing traffic, the Rematch feature seems likely to shorten wait times for people leaving the airport.
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The aftermath of the 1997 Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield rematch, which was stopped when Tyson twice bit Holyfield’s ears, also left fans looking elsewhere.
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But N.Y.C.F.C. cruised to a victory in the first meeting this season, winning by 2-0 at Red Bull Arena in June, and won a tighter rematch, 3-2, at Yankee Stadium three weeks ago.
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Kenyatta resoundingly won an Aug. 8 rematch of a 2013 contest against former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who alleged he was cheated of victory.
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Furthermore, ROH officials have chosen Liverpool to be the site of its pay-per- view with some major match announcements to come this week, including a change to the rematch between Dalton Castle and Marty Scurll.
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France and Spain had long been spoiling for a rematch with Great Britain, and America knew it.
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But the commish was unusually calm as Alabama and LSU warmed up in the Superdome for their rematch in January of 2012.
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Magowan, a one-time Greater Catholic League South player of the year who helped lead St. Xavier to the 2015 Ohio Division I state championship, hopes to get in the way of a rematch with a win against Ebel.
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First Known Use of rematch
1941
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