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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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Just before Moore caught his first touchdown in a Bruins uniform, he was running another deep route when he ran into a referee, breaking up what may have been an explosive play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Two years later, on Sept. 2, 2017, then-coach Clay Helton called on the 20-year-old long snapper for an extra-point attempt following a USC touchdown against Western Michigan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

He led the NFL with 14 touchdown receptions, but was still discussed in trade talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

McCarthy, who went 6-4 last year but had more interceptions than touchdown passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He got the block he needed and ran untouched down the left sideline for a touchdown.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger



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