end zone
noun
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So in the early rounds, the Panthers simply picked up some more guys who can put the ball in the end zone.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2024
The four-time Super Bowl champion is known for spiking footballs into the ground for end zone celebrations during his days in the NFL.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Such are the respective QB situations that Harbaugh starts this season near the red zone, while Payton stands backed up against his own end zone.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
The game itself lures the Front Range into thinking somebody’s finally figured out a way to break Patrick Mahomes’ magic Harry Potter wand, only to watch as No. 15 goes all Expelliarmus while eluding pressure and then finishes the two-minute drill with an almighty Avada Kedavra in the end zone.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2024
Purdy opened up the second quarter with a potential deep third-down touchdown throw to Samuel, but Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie batted the pass away in the end zone.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
In a fitting end to a one-sided showing, defensive back Jadyn Marshall intercepted a pass near the sideline and ran into the end zone for a touchdown before being swarmed by teammates.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Below, on the field of the university’s Saluki Stadium, a dance troupe performed between end zones painted deep maroon.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Jennings later broke a tackle to muscle his way into the end zone with 11:22 left in the game, giving the Niners a 16-13 lead.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 12 Feb. 2024
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2024
The four-time Super Bowl champion is known for spiking footballs into the ground for end zone celebrations during his days in the NFL.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Such are the respective QB situations that Harbaugh starts this season near the red zone, while Payton stands backed up against his own end zone.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
The game itself lures the Front Range into thinking somebody’s finally figured out a way to break Patrick Mahomes’ magic Harry Potter wand, only to watch as No. 15 goes all Expelliarmus while eluding pressure and then finishes the two-minute drill with an almighty Avada Kedavra in the end zone.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2024
Purdy opened up the second quarter with a potential deep third-down touchdown throw to Samuel, but Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie batted the pass away in the end zone.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
In a fitting end to a one-sided showing, defensive back Jadyn Marshall intercepted a pass near the sideline and ran into the end zone for a touchdown before being swarmed by teammates.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Below, on the field of the university’s Saluki Stadium, a dance troupe performed between end zones painted deep maroon.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Jennings later broke a tackle to muscle his way into the end zone with 11:22 left in the game, giving the Niners a 16-13 lead.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 12 Feb. 2024
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“End zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20zone. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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