fullback

Example Sentences

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With piles of snow at every intersection and pedestrians moving in slow motion, I regularly bolted ahead and mounted obstacles like a fullback rushing for glory, leaving Sarah somewhere behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“It could be a real easy excuse for us to say, ‘Alright, that’s finally the last straw that’s gonna keep us from doing this thing,’” fullback Kyle Juszczyk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Argentina forwards Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez looked threatening throughout, while fullback Nahuel Molina also impressed.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

There was a fullback who was ruled ineligible before the first game when coaches learned he was significantly older than his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

A minute later I got another chance to shoot the ball, but one Palmetto fullback knocked me down and the other kicked it away.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor