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lineman

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /


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He turned his body slightly as Williams approached and gave the giant lineman a pat in his chest as the stadium lights went on and off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

But the status of star defensive lineman Aaron Donald remains unclear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Porter is the third Steelers player traded to the Cowboys in the last two years, following receiver George Pickens last year and offensive lineman Broderick Jones just before this season started.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Offensive lineman Steve Avila was a member of the 2024 Rams team that turned it around after a terrible start.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Felipe Davila looping around a lineman thirty-five pounds heavier than he was to force the quarterback into an off-target throw.

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

Offensive linemen squared up against defensive linemen, while running backs took on safeties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Should your running backs fall to the turf as if tackled by invisible linemen?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Johnson said that his team finally has a threatening run game because of the gaps the linemen create.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Interior offensive linemen, right tackles, and tight ends were cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

The next day three linemen arrived at Jon’s door.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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