clean sheet
noun
British
1
: a person's record (as from a school or a job) that shows no evidence of any problems, broken rules, etc. : a clean record
2
: a game in which the opposing team is prevented from scoring
The team's star goalie has had five clean sheets this season.
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In her regular season debut, Marisa Jordan started in her place and made three saves for the clean sheet.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Both midfielders are eligible for clean sheet points, with this side keeping two clean sheets and not conceding more than one goal per game in the competition.
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Holly Shand,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Of course, there may be limits, but what if you were given a clean sheet of paper to imagine the best possible experience, and cost was not an issue?
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Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
After securing a spot in the knockout stage last week, Mexico added another victory and a clean sheet with a 3-0 win over Czechia.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Both midfielders are eligible for clean sheet points, with this side keeping two clean sheets and not conceding more than one goal per game in the competition.
—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Of course, there may be limits, but what if you were given a clean sheet of paper to imagine the best possible experience, and cost was not an issue?
—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
After securing a spot in the knockout stage last week, Mexico added another victory and a clean sheet with a 3-0 win over Czechia.
—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for clean sheet
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“Clean sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean%20sheet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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