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field goal

NOUN
goal made in basketball
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


Example Sentences

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But to demystify the conflict, we asked experts to translate the AI contest into touchdowns and field goals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The running back was in the endzone again early in the second quarter before field goals from Tyler Loop put the visitors in a strong position.

From BBC

At the end of the first half, Dicker missed a 32-yard field goal, and weird as that was, it encapsulated what kind of start it was for the Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times

If the Chargers protect the ball and finish drives instead of settling for field goals, they can keep Houston from dictating the tempo.

From Los Angeles Times

Home team kicks a field goal to win it.

From Los Angeles Times