even the score
Example Sentences
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The stage is set for the surging Bears to even the score on their home field in cold weather that’s familiar to both teams.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
Bragg homered to right field off Canady in UCLA’s half of the inning to even the score.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025
Meier put in a wrist shot to even the score 2-2 at 11:04 of the second but 30 seconds later Wood shook loose on a short-handed breakaway to give the Avalanche the lead.
From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 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
That wouldn’t even the score, exactly, but it would help.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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