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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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The final call on the field was a touchdown, which stood after a lengthy review.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“First time in the Rose Bowl, first touchdown as a college player, I mean, it’s awesome,” Martin said, looking at the freshman Moore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

They suggested Nacua, who led the NFL with 129 receptions and was named an All-Pro in 2025, perform the gesture the next time he scored a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

They did as told—Otto feeling extra strange being protected by himself—and watched a sleek, metallic vehicle descend quickly over the grass before them, then hovering just feet from the ground before making a gentle touchdown.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles



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