punt
Example Sentences
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In December, Miller and others decided to punt on tariffs for legacy semiconductors, critical minerals and other products from China, according to people familiar with the decision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
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 • Feb. 9, 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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