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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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Fittingly, Madden tossed the go-ahead touchdown pass from near the logo to a wide-open Kenneth Moore III, putting his blue team up 24-17, the eventual final score.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

She told her young son that she would reward him with $1 for every flag he grabbed, and $5 for every touchdown he scored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

He led the NFL with 14 touchdown receptions, but was still discussed in trade talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He also caught a touchdown pass in the game while accumulating 232 all-purpose yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“She’s gonna go”—I made my voice high like a girl’s—“‘Oooo, there’s that Crash Coogan scoring another touchdown.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli



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