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gridiron

[grid-ahy-ern] / ˈgrɪdˌaɪ ərn /




NOUN
frying pan
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Harris not only excels on the oval, but also on the gridiron.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

Part of a growing pipeline of Australians who have converted their kicking skills from Aussie rules football to gridiron, he is the NFL's highest paid punter.

From Barron's Feb. 7, 2026

No one else on the gridiron was big enough or fast enough to guard a 6-foot-5 speed demon whose leaps defied gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

The transition from the gridiron to the regular grind has been seamless.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2026

Donning a gridiron helmet, a white scarf and goggles, Howard slipped behind the wheel and put on a holy show.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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