punt

Example Sentences

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But Stuart Coltherd told Radio Scotland's Mornings with Stephen Jardine he regretted not taking a punt on the horse or her stablemate, Changemyluck, which was also running.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He was named team MVP his senior year and finished his college career with nine interceptions and 40 pass deflections, as well as one punt return for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

That kind of convenient ethical punt has been a constant of Anthropic’s brief history.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 2026

In the gaudy frame a shivery woman sprawled in a punt on a clogged pond.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell