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punt

[puhnt] / pʌnt /
NOUN
kick
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Matz Sels: Was commanding and it was his punt up the field that led to Ndoye's goal.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

A fourth-down punt from the 32-yard line will run out the clock.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

The Braves finally tied it 28-28 on Tubbs’ punt return for a touchdown with 9:52 left after Dillon Davis’ third-down sack.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

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

It was a good deal easier than the cord on the punt, though about as thick.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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