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Running it as a business means you have skin in the game and an easy way to keep score, even if remuneration isn’t the primary goal.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

“However, the ocean carriers, the shippers, they keep score on customer service.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2026

This had the sound and feel of LIV Golf, except it was a little more dangerous and tougher to keep score.

From Seattle Times Feb. 27, 2024

Still physically fit in his late 70s, Fryatt played tennis but couldn’t keep score or remember which side of the net he was supposed to be on.

From Washington Times May 16, 2023

Then he broke us into groups at the six baskets around the gym and told us to keep score.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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