spot
Example Sentences
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A goal and assist against Mexico followed, before he scored against Australia in the last 16, a penalty in the quarter-final tie with the Netherlands and another from the spot against Croatia in the semi-finals.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
So if you’re blowing up someone’s spot, you’re baiting them up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I’ve had a soft spot for Minneapolis and St. Paul for a long time.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
One particular bright spot: merchandise commemorating the 250th birthday of America and other heritage items that flew off Cracker Barrel store shelves faster than expected, including U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
But if I was surprised at the grand manner of this shabby little man, I was even more astonished when Father hired him on the spot.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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