return game

noun

: a second game played between the same players or teams

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And that’s why all the lore only goes so far in preparation for the game, which for now comes attached only to a return game in Lawrence next season and two more meetings in 2031 and 2032. Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025 True freshman Bo MacCormack, who set the all-time Massachusetts high school rushing record at Buckingham Browne & Nichols, also could contribute on offense and in the return game. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2025 Napier, Washington and Brown also will be featured in the return game. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 One bright spot should be the return game following the additions of Marion and defensive back Keionte Scott, who should man kickoff and punt return duties, respectively. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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