- present tense form of match (3rd person singular).
matches
Example Sentences
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They were unable to track down any biological matches to the victim’s mother at the time, and in 2024, they issued a news release seeking the public’s help in generating additional leads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Kane scored 61 goals in 51 club matches last season, the most a Bayern player has ever struck in one campaign.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
This was the ninth time in seven Tests he has been lbw to a seam bowler, having fallen in similar fashion only three times in his previous 39 matches.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Celtic and Rangers have both been ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors after last season's quarter-final was marred by fan disorder.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
We loved these matches because there were no teachers involved, so they were less formal, and more fun.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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