extra point
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Obviously if we'd managed to get that extra point and got out of the group then I'd probably have stayed on and tried to do another tournament."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The United Football League is rolling out experimental new rules from awarding an extra point for field goals over 60 yards to banning the tush push.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
"This is a big competition and every point is crucial so to get a bonus point here, that extra point is huge," Bath No. 8 Alfie Barbeary told Premier Sports after the match.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Dicker missed the extra point on the latter touchdown, meaning the Chargers couldn’t tie with a field goal and needed a touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025
He came running onto the field in his perfectly clean, mud- free uniform to kick the extra point that would tie the game.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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