on points

phrase

: by earning more points or less points (as the case may be) than one's opponent in a game or contest
He beat his opponent on points.
lose to the other team on points

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Lazio stayed joint top on points with defending champion Inter Milan, which beat Parma 3-0 on Saturday. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 The Chase is a 10-race championship series featuring the series’ top 16 drivers based on points collected during the regular season. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 Before and after their nuptials, the couple also made it to Singapore, Dubai, and Doha on points. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026 Colombia finished third in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, level on points with Brazil. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on points

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“On points.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20points. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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