interception
Example Sentences
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When he throws interceptions, they tend to come in streaks: he’s thrown multiple picks in three games, including a disastrous four-interception loss to Louisville in October.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua scored two touchdowns in a wild-card win over the Panthers, but his biggest contribution came when he prevented an interception.
From Los Angeles Times
Both scores were from passes by Rams quarterback Matt Stafford, the favourite for this season's Most Valuable Player award, who threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
From BBC
It’s been nearly a full year since last year’s wild-card defeat to the Houston Texans when Herbert turned in arguably the performance of his career, including a career-high four interceptions as the Chargers fell 32-12.
From Los Angeles Times
Smith led the NFL in interceptions and Las Vegas scored the fewest points of any team in the league.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
