return game

noun

: a second game played between the same players or teams

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After a 46-yard kickoff return in USC’s season opener, Branch failed to find an opening in the return game the rest of the season. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 On the bright side, Mitchell could bolster their return game, and punter Jordan Stout continued his string of excellent performances against Cincinnati. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024 Trent Williams still seeks to improve after big contract at age 36 49ers’ struggling special teams could be prey for Cowboys’ big return game After leading the NFL in QBR last season (73.4 out of 100), Purdy is middle-of-the-pack this campaign. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024 If Strong misses any significant time, the Browns might have to re-think things and pursue outside help at running back and in the return game. Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for return game 

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“Return game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20game. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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