- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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A shorter scoring system was introduced, with only four games required to win a set in matches before the final, no 'advantage' scoring and 10-point match tie-breaks instead of a third set throughout.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
"If you lose 17 Test matches in the last 20 you've played nobody's going to back this team."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Alcaraz should make those influencer selfies slightly more worthwhile, even if a three-figure grounds pass won’t get you near his matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The fan groups are expected to launch protest action at matches, with the first round kicking off on Friday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
He ran out, shaking the box of matches.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
