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
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
A year ago, the Highlanders rallied for 10 runs in the sixth inning to even the score.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2024
China took out the first champion in the second game and dominated most of the play to take the win and even the score at 1-1.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
That wouldn’t even the score, exactly, but it would help.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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