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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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“First time in the Rose Bowl, first touchdown as a college player, I mean, it’s awesome,” Martin said, looking at the freshman Moore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

She told her young son that she would reward him with $1 for every flag he grabbed, and $5 for every touchdown he scored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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 suggested Nacua, who led the NFL with 129 receptions and was named an All-Pro in 2025, perform the gesture the next time he scored a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He got the block he needed and ran untouched down the left sideline for a touchdown.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger



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