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punt

[puhnt] / pʌnt /
NOUN
kick
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Yet with a new AI scandal engulfing publishing seemingly every month, it’s become more difficult to punt questions about its impact into some distant future.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

In the modern era, the trend is to take a short goal-kick inside the box, rather than punt it long.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Irvin finished his career with 35 interceptions for 676 yards, and 147 punt returns for 1,457 yards.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

“When I moved to defensive back in college, I always prided myself on being a great runner, which led to me being a great punt returner.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The punt was holding over half an inch of rainwater.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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