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scoring



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Shortly after scoring a multimillion-dollar book deal for a debut author, the novelist’s agents pulled the plug.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Hurst and Basey rallied to cut the deficit to 8-7, but Benesh ended the scoring drought with a monster block.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

In the next inning, Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers hit a go-ahead single to right off Skubal, scoring Jackson Chourio from second after his double.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

He only started 17 games lasts season, scoring nine goals, so just spend the extra £0.5m on a striker.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Once hooked up to the scoring machines using a body cord, points register when any part of the blade makes contact with either the metal mask or the lame.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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