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yard

noun as in grassy area around a structure

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Williams entered Sunday averaging 9 yards per attempt in the fourth quarter—his highest of any period.

Matthew Stafford passed for only 130 yards, completing 15 of 28 passes.

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She equipped herself with air horns and bear spray, and put an electric fence around her yard and pond.

The Jaguars collected 30 first downs, held the ball for nearly 16 minutes longer, and limited Justin Herbert to a career-low 81 yards passing.

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Undaunted, Allen drove the Bills 81 yards in eight plays to score on a five-yard run and added a nine-yard touchdown run with 2:35 remaining off an 85-yard march to secure Buffalo's victory.

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