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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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From the beginning, the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Florida was seen as a likely matchup between Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
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Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024
The Kings certainly haven’t found a way to do it, with Hyman, Draisaitl and McDavid combining for five goals and three assists Friday in a 6-1 Oilers win in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series that gave Edmonton a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup the trio have dominated.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024
The Kings certainly haven’t found a way to do it, with Hyman, Draisaitl and McDavid combining for five goals and three assists Friday in a 6-1 Oilers win in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series that gave Edmonton a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup the trio have dominated.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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