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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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Running back Anthony Woods was a standout on the white team, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a six-yard run and going for multiple big gains early.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Two years later, on Sept. 2, 2017, then-coach Clay Helton called on the 20-year-old long snapper for an extra-point attempt following a USC touchdown against Western Michigan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

McVay confirmed a report that the Rams explored trading receiver Davante Adams, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

They yelled again after the Pats recovered from a sack and, on third and eighteen, scored a touchdown.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds



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