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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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The next day, the NFL released a statement saying the officials missed a pass interference call on Tate that would have negated the touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Fittingly, Madden tossed the go-ahead touchdown pass from near the logo to a wide-open Kenneth Moore III, putting his blue team up 24-17, the eventual final score.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Just before Moore caught his first touchdown in a Bruins uniform, he was running another deep route when he ran into a referee, breaking up what may have been an explosive play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

He led the NFL with 14 touchdown receptions, but was still discussed in trade talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Ernie cheered, holding his shovel up as if he had just scored a touchdown.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds



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