punt

Example Sentences

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That kind of convenient ethical punt has been a constant of Anthropic’s brief history.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Once a UFL team crosses the 50-yard line, it will no longer be allowed to punt on that possession—even if a penalty or loss or yardage sends the offense back into its own territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Maye had failed to get the Patriots offense moving throughout, as New England was forced to punt away eight of its first nine possessions.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

A big gambler at the time, Virgo reckoned he won more with a hefty punt on Dawn Johnny and Walter Swinburn winning the Chester Cup than he would have for lifting the World Championship trophy.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The punt had been drifting broadside on, but now one end swung forward, so that Hazel lost his bearings and found that he was no longer looking at the bridge but at the bank.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams