match

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Tickets for a quarterfinal World Cup match in July start at over $1,500 on the secondary market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Zero added time is not seen very often in England, but Uefa referees are told they can end a match bang on time if there is nothing to be gained by playing on.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The American moved to match point when Burruchaga drilled a backhand wide down the line, and then clinched victory when the South American yanked a wild forehand long on the next point.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Within days, inventory systems may no longer match what is actually on shelves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

I stayed down in the basement until I heard my parents get home from Mom’s tennis match.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth