score points

phrase

: to gain favor, status, or advantage

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Moore, who followed Faulkner to Gainesville from Georgia Tech, insists the Gators still have the ability to attack defenses and score points. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 San Francisco should have several players back from injury off its bye week, but the Raiders can score points and should be able to hang against the 49ers. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026 The difference between West and Brody is that Brody definitely would have beaten me up in high school, whereas West joined the Gay-Straight Alliance to score points with chicks. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 For months now, so much vitriol crept into our TVs, interrupting the Bears or your favorite college football team with a special message from a super PAC or a partisan looking to score points by smearing their opponents. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for score points

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“Score points.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/score%20points. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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