scoring

Example Sentences

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As Mr. Nguyen notes, “two scoring systems don’t interoperate,” and so it is impossible to become the most successful person in the entire virtual world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He uses “value capture,” for example, to describe situations where we allow a scoring system to displace our true purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Liverpool beat Fulham at the weekend, with 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha scoring his first Anfield goal, and Slot admitted that the teenager could play a role on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

While at Franklin High, he passed James on Ohio’s all-time scoring list.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

A roar went up in the arena as the name of the highest scoring junior gymnast lit the screen.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles