spot
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Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
So if you’re blowing up someone’s spot, you’re baiting them up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
During warmer months, the patio offers an excellent spot for al fresco dining.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
But Shogo Yamamoto who helps manage FC Japan, a New York soccer club where he plays winger, said that since the 2022 cup, this has become the go-to spot for Samurai Blue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
There was a small potato cellar beneath the kitchen floor: they enlarged the trapdoor letting into it, put a large rug on top of it, and moved the kitchen table to stand on this spot.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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