punt
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“It’s easy to punt something, but there’s going to be some reckoning.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
After three plays that managed just a single yard, the Eagles were forced to punt, and it was a sign of a troubling trend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Less than 24 hours after Rams special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone said the team was not going to replace punt returner Xavier Smith, the team on Friday released him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Lions’ defense, which had allowed Bishop Amat to score on four of its five first-half possessions, then stiffened, forcing the Lancers to punt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
I also learned to punt, which is much harder than canoeing.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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