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quarterback

[kwawr-ter-bak] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk /
















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After four years of experience in Smart’s system, he entered Saturday’s game leading the SEC in quarterback rating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

So trading away a quarterback you believe in is crazy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

It should be noted there’s no sure-thing Andrew Luck in the upcoming quarterback draft class.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The development is installing a wave machine designed by Kelly Slater Wave, and actor Matthew McConaughey, skateboarder Tony Hawk and ex-NFL quarterback Drew Brees are all members there.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

And then the quarterback, Brill, showed up with a football, and you know we had to get a scrimmage going right there in the hallway.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

Despite leading the 49ers to the 2013 Super Bowl, and throwing 16 touchdowns in his final season, one of the most talented quarterbacks in the sport never found a new team.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Young quarterbacks of his pedigree are hardly ever available this early in their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Both teams played with backup quarterbacks as Preston Beck for San Clemente and Eiler King for San Juan Hills were out because of injuries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Cardinals can surprise you — just ask the Rams — but Denver does a good job of tamping down opposing quarterbacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

As Harper no doubt knew, Sing Sing’s Monday morning quarterbacks had decided that he should never have pursued the inmate into the crowded yard.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover


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