even the score
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That’s when Hilary Knight deflected a Laila Edwards slap shot past Canadian goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens to even the score and eventually send the game to overtime.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Dailey hit a jumper in the lane to even the score in the second overtime at 97-97 with 12 seconds left.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 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
True freshman running back Kaden Feagin plowed in from the 1 to even the score at 14.
From Washington Times • Oct. 14, 2023
“Wow,” Takumi said, “if I ever get kicked out, remind me to even the score myself, since I sure can’t count on you.”
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
