punt
Example Sentences
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Once a UFL team crosses the 50-yard line, it will no longer be allowed to punt on that possession—even if a penalty or loss or yardage sends the offense back into its own territory.
Most lawyers expect the Supreme Court to punt on refunds—possibly to the Court of International Trade—if it strikes down IEEPA.
From Barron's
Over the last two seasons, Kingston has also returned three punts for touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times
Maye had failed to get the Patriots offense moving throughout, as New England was forced to punt away eight of its first nine possessions.
From Barron's
Josh Adams was picked out by Dan Edwards' precise punt for Wales's solitary try five minutes after the restart, but, for the most part, the one-way traffic continued to steamroll the visitors.
From BBC
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