scoring

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Hotels in Canada and Mexico are scoring higher occupancy rates, reflecting cheaper overall costs and backlash against U.S. visa policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite his young age, he has already proved that he can hold his nerve on the big stage, scoring the winning penalty in Bosnia-Herzegovina's play-off semi-final against Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wembanyama was brilliant, scoring 32 points as San Antonio at last discovered the simple ritual of lobbing the ball to the impossibly tall guy under the basket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Angels’ shoddy defense exacerbated the scoring spree.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He had hardly been a slouch his junior year, scoring fifteen touchdowns in addition to gaining over a thousand yards rushing.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger