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Coming into possession of
“To score a goal like that, you need to have peripheral vision because the defenders hardly give you time to think.”
Present participle for to record a tally of points
“With your card ready in one hand and a hot dog slathered with mustard in the other, you're ready to score the game.”
Present participle for to make an impression into, especially a surface
“To prevent color from wicking through to an adjacent area, lightly score the boundary line with a razor blade.”
Present participle for to write a musical arrangement
“I'd love to work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to score the music for one of his titles.”
Present participle for to get an enthusiastic reception from
“The keys to success can be subtle differences in style or approach, but differences which nonetheless score with the audience.”
Present participle for to secure success or an advantage
“I immediately grabbed hold of the opportunity and managed to score.”
(vulgar, slang) Present participle for to succeed in having amorous relations with
“I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not score with that woman.”
Present participle for to criticize severely and brutally
Present participle for to make a long, deep cut in
(in sport) Present participle for to score a point when an object is placed into an area designated for such an activity
Present participle for to have an amorous encounter with
Present participle for to make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
Present participle for to scrape or wear away by friction
Present participle for to prosper or be successful
Present participle for to give a mark or rating to a piece of work, especially in academic settings
Present participle for to prick or pierce, especially with a sword
Present participle for to remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer
Present participle for to receive a more favorable outcome than imagined, especially by good luck
Present participle for to rely on, trust, or expect
Present participle for to obtain (something) for free by begging or persuasion
Present participle for to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
Present participle for to blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
Present participle for to write or pen a literary piece of work
Present participle for to borrow or receive on loan, typically a sum of money or an item
Present participle for to derive benefit from
The arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra
The act of imprinting or making a mark upon (a surface)
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