rematch

noun

re·match | \ ˈrē-ˌmach

, (ˌ)rē-ˈmach

Definition of rematch

: a second match between the same contestants or teams

Examples of rematch in a Sentence

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The race is now a rematch between two former lawmakers, Democrat Steven Horsford and Republican Cresent Hardy. — Kristina Peterson, WSJ, "House Races Tighten as Midterm Elections Near," 16 Oct. 2018 His biggest regret in a coaching career that spans nearly four decades remains his team’s preparation leading up to the rematch. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Did the LSU-Alabama Rematch Really Kill the BCS?," 10 July 2018 The losers of the blowout, like Philadelphia, are 5-9 in the rematches. — Michael Salfino, WSJ, "The Saints Already Thrashed the Eagles. Will the Playoffs Be More of the Same?," 8 Jan. 2019 Canelo Alvarez won the rematch for supremacy of the middleweight division. — Jim Chairusmi, WSJ, "How Canelo Alvarez Surprised Gennady Golovkin With a Different Game Plan," 16 Sep. 2018 Ali won the rematches in 1974 and 1975, and years later the two champions eventually made peace. — Ed Barkowitz, Philly.com, "From Eagles-Cowboys to Ali-Frazier, a quick sampling of Philadelphia sports' first meetings," 12 June 2018 Callihan won a rematch in April, so this figures to be a rubber match of sorts. — Jay Reddick, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Boiler-room brawl set for Major League Wrestling on June 7," 21 May 2018 The Mustangs won the rematch, continued their strong play against Westwood and now meets a fellow Houston-area unbeaten in The Woodlands (23-0-1), which advanced to the regional final last spring. — Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Memorial, Spring Woods advance to Austin," 9 Apr. 2018 The Spartans won the rematch, 74-66 in East Lansing ... 14 of the last 16 meetings between the two teams have been decided by 10 or fewer points, seven of those by five or fewer points ... — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, "Ohio State basketball vs. No. 1 Michigan State preview: TV info, key players, stats, prediction," 7 Jan. 2018

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