end zone

Example Sentences

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Suddenly, a team trailing by three points in the final minute can actually win on a single drive without getting into the end zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

That’s when quarterback Fernando Mendoza dropped back to pass, absorbed a hit and floated a ball toward receiver Omar Cooper at the back of the end zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

On a crucial play in the fourth quarter he was strip-sacked, allowing Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu to race into the end zone for a game-sealing touchdown.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

On second and 7 from his own 10-yard line, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton lost the ball and had to fall on it in the Vikings’ end zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

At one point the game was stopped and three zebra-shirted officials ran toward one end zone.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli