return game

noun

: a second game played between the same players or teams

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Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing are also competing to fill out the depth chart and are options in the return game. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Before the injury, he was expected to play a significant role backing up Montgomery and Nixon while also working out in the return game on special teams. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026 Next up is fixing some of the coverage issues in the return game and creating bigger return opportunities for Turpin. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 The return game is on Wednesday next week in Munich, where PSG routed Inter Milan to win its first European title. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for return game

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“Return game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20game. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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