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blind side

NOUN
unguarded side
Synonyms




blind-side


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Scrum-half Jeremy Fernandez took the ball from a scrum and broke down the blind side before putting a perfectly weighted kick behind the Saints defence for winger Ambadiang to race onto and score.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

Alt, a first-round pick in 2024, moved from right tackle to left to fill that void, shouldering the responsibility of protecting the blind side of quarterback Justin Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2025

As a left tackle, Mailata is responsible for protecting the quarterback's blind side - if they are right-handed - but it was not an immediate transition.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2025

The Bengals signed four-time Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to protect the QB’s blind side.

From Washington Times Sep. 8, 2023

The other was scrabbling down the side of her boot, on the camera’s blind side.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Harlequins' Cunningham-South started at blind-side flanker last summer against Japan and then two Tests in New Zealand, continuing in that role for three out of four games last autumn.

From BBC Oct. 28, 2025

Alt had replaced blind-side blocker Rashawn Slater, who was injured in training camp, meaning the Chargers are already on their third left tackle, second right tackle and second right guard.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 28, 2025

That score was characteristically smart, slamming on the brakes and stepping out into the blind-side to cross as Samoa were retreating.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2025

Aldcroft, who can play lock but featured at blind-side flanker for this year's entire Six Nations campaign, leads England into the World Cup after being appointed captain at the start of this year.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2025

On the blind-side of the hill,—that is to say the side which gets scarcely any sun in winter,—a deep drift of snow still lingered, filling up a furrow made in former years by a shingle-slip.

From Station Amusements in New Zealand by Barker, Lady (Mary Anne)



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