scrimmage
Example Sentences
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The Super Bowl marked Walker's third straight playoff game with 100-plus scrimmage yards, making him the only player in Seahawks history to accomplish that feat.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
He wants his quarterbacks to call their own play at the line of scrimmage based on how the defense is lined up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Indiana scored a “pick 6” touchdown interception on the first play from scrimmage and led 35-7 at the half.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
That wasn’t indicative of what was to come, however, as Jacksonville dominated the line of scrimmage and the Chargers were as mild as the balmy day.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025
Mom would be complaining about how she’s going to find glitter in the carpet for the next year and Dad would be getting ready to go to his weekly scrimmage.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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