final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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Still, the final score was 31-14, a conclusive win for Ohio State, but hardly the embarrassment of Alabama-MSU. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The 30-23 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks didn’t feel as close as the final score suggests, as quarterback Justin Herbert took a beating — including some hits that were flagged — and now is surrounded by the walking wounded. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 3-0 on the 2026 season with their 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins in a game that played out much closer than the final score suggests. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 The Huskies had a chance to add three points, which ended up being the difference in the final score, just before halftime. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for final score

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“Final score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20score. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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