spot
Example Sentences
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A goal and assist against Mexico followed, before he scored against Australia in the last 16, a penalty in the quarter-final tie with the Netherlands and another from the spot against Croatia in the semi-finals.
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
Traders will closely watch whether China returns to buy crude spot cargoes in the next week or two, according to Rahim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I’m so focused watching the gurney with the man that could be Dad, I don’t notice that the mother with the toddler has left her spot in front of the plexiglass window.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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