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punt

[puhnt] / pʌnt /
NOUN
kick
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Punt returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette provided the only highlight against the Bears when he returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

The Egyptological expertise in the project made it possible to link Punt to Adulis.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

Punt returning wide receiver Trent Taylor was on injured reserve with the 49ers when they played in the Super Bowl.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023

Punt returner Britain Covey took over as the holder on extra points and field goals, and placekicker Elliott punted once for 35 yards.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2022

“Colonel, I think I better warn ya,” Ed Mills said from his position on the first stool, “Jimbo Punt used to eat an egg a day on that same stool where you're sittin’.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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