tally 1 of 2

as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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The war was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 The album, which came out April 4, debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums chart, giving Carlile her first No. 1 on the tally and her first to reach the chart’s top 40. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
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Paris Jones also scored a goal for H-F (1-0), while Isla Thomson tallied two assists and Cristina Ramirez made four saves. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Final project costs have not yet been tallied but a Metro Transit spokeswoman said it is expected to come in under budget. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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  • More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s retaliatory offensive, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between combatants and civilians in its count, but says more than half of the dead have been women and children.
    Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • More than 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza have so far been killed in Israel’s retaliatory offensive, according to the health ministry there, which does not differentiate between combatants and civilians in its count but says more than half of the dead are women and children.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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  • Among the companies who’ve scored big rounds, Vivenu has raised $60 million, Black Forest Labs $30 million and Lovable $20 million.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As for the game Monday, the Panthers led 3-1 with 6:06 left in the second period after Sam Reinhart scored twice and Carter Verhaeghe added a goal, his third goal in as many games played.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.
    The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
  • These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.
    Eric Asimov, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Moore advises users to stick to trusted app stores, check reviews and use antivirus software to stay protected.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • And Richard agreed to plead Lucas’ case to Catherine, lest the resident have to repeat his first year.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The panel also agreed Way acted with malice, oppression or fraud, and awarded her another $250,000 in punitive damages.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • After making birdie at No. 2, DeChambeau’s first whiff of trouble came on the stretch of holes that have given him fits in his Masters career.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

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