crease
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Root later explained that being alone at the crease was the only time he felt like he was getting any peace.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Brind’Amour fully expected to have his goalies split time in the crease in the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Five minutes later Byfield fanned on a loose puck in the crease, allowing Wedgewood to roll over and clear it from in front of the open net.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
He would never leave the crease, proving so comfortable there he was playing against grown men when he was just 12.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
My mother stands up with her mouth twisted and starts to crease the letter carefully between two fingers, as if she’s going to tear it in three.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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