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as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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Noun
There’s also the theory that more than one killer may have been at work, making the actual tally of murders by DeSalvo alone impossible to confirm with certainty. Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 La Libertad Avanza won more than 40 percent of votes, according to tallies in media using numbers from electoral authorities with more than 97 percent of votes counted. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
In last year’s survey, growth equities and defense industries were the most popular choices, each tallying just under a third of respondents. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025 The Eagles’ production was all the more impressive considering leading scorer and sharp-shooter Evan Wu tallied one goal on a penalty shot drawn by center Logan McGann. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • After jurors deliberated for more than seven days, the third count of rape resulted in a hung jury.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Juventus did not make this count but the likes of Yamal, Rashford, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong could pose problems.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Spanx Airessentials Relaxed Long Sleeve Top Loads of shopper-favorite Spanx styles are quietly marked down right now, and first-time shoppers can even score an additional 15 percent at checkout off with the code FIRST15.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • To stay hydrated on your travels, score a leakproof CamelBak Thrive Mug for just $28.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
  • All that having been said, Mahomes is expected to make up some ground with Dick’s Sporting Goods in the latter half of the season, as the retailer tends to reserve the bulk of its NFL spend to coincide with the November-December holiday shopping spree.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Before using fabric softener, always check the care label and, in general, avoid the use of liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when laundering flame resistant children's sleepwear, workout gear, and towels.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Its sturdy carry-ons and checked suitcases are minimalist in style and maximalist in terms of organizational extras.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.
    Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
  • That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.
    Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • Buyers agree that the shoes are comfortable for all-day wear.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • More recently, high-profile firms including Amazon, Apple, Coinbase, Comcast, Google, Lockheed Martin and Meta Platforms have agreed to help finance the ballroom Trump plans for the White House after ordering the building’s East Wing to be demolished.
    Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Choosing the right backpack for all your specific travel needs is not a one size fits all exercise.
    Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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