on a slant
Example Sentences
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Linebacker Jamin Davis sealed it for Washington in the final minute, picking off Ridder’s final pass on a slant after the Falcons drove into Commanders territory looking for a tying touchdown and two-point conversion.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Washington took a 10-0 lead in the second quarter on Kilmer’s 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Charley Taylor on a slant route in front of cornerback Charlie Waters.
From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022
He hit Marshall with a deep bomb downfield, then another receiver on a slant for a score, surgically picking apart the defense.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022
Williams broke off the line of scrimmage on a slant, but Emerson jumped inside and cut him off.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2022
The toboggan hit a much larger protrusion that sent it, along with Duane, high into the air and on a slant, as well.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
