spot
Example Sentences
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Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Soaring demand for new data centers has helped lift the spot rate for flatbed trucks to what the FTR and Truckstop.com report said is an all-time high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“The amount of work he put in, on the field and with the performance coaches,” said Mark McKenzie, who would lose his starting spot if Richards is healthy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The biggest sore spot is probably the cost of services.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The blood in my veins turned so cold I swear I could have become an ice statue on the spot.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
