even the score
Example Sentences
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To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
But the Bulldogs couldn’t even the score and when the final whistle blew, the Kangaroos ran off the field and up into the stands to celebrate their historic accomplishment.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
A year ago, the Highlanders rallied for 10 runs in the sixth inning to even the score.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2024
Vanessa Gilles wasted a chance to even the score when she sent a shot over from close range as Ireland looked set to go into the break in front.
From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023
But unfortunately, we couldn’t hold on to the lead, with Dagmara failing to score any points in the eighth match, leaving the margin too large for Mariel to even the score and pull ahead.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
