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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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He was named team MVP his senior year and finished his college career with nine interceptions and 40 pass deflections, as well as one punt return for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

McCarthy, who went 6-4 last year but had more interceptions than touchdown passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He raises his right arm just in time to scoop it into his chest for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Cooper came down with it and barely dragged one foot in bounds for the game-winning touchdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Billingsley took in the touchdown from nine yards out.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger



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