even the score
Example Sentences
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To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
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
Purdy came through on fourth down at the Rams 1 on the final play before halftime, sneaking over the goal line to even the score 17-17.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2023
Elyse Bennett knocked it past the goalkeeper after a couple deflections to even the score at 2-2.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023
I was too slow to track the other players, or the ball, or even the score.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
