flag football
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flag football
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Now it aims to help flag football secure a spot at Brisbane 2032, with NFL executive Peter O'Reilly acknowledging that is a key reason for playing in Australia.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
That includes those flooding to one of the world's fastest-growing sports, flag football - the non-contact version of American football.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
However, both consider flag football their primary sport and have received offers to play in college.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
JSerra has pulled it off in girls’ flag football.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Last year, during eighth grade, we traveled to Reardan to play them in flag football.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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