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front four

American  

noun

Football.
  1. the four defensive players positioned on the line of scrimmage in a common defensive alignment to guard against the run and to rush the passer.


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The Anteaters went on a 3-0 run to make it 15-11, but Hawaii’s front four proved to be a problem as the group sparked a 25-18 set win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

If the front four pressed together, the midfield two would have been outnumbered given Riccardo Calafiori's unique position.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

And you walk out on stage and there’s a motorcycle club in the front four rows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

The Eagles’ front four is one of the team’s strengths, though they’ve even struggled in that area of late.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023

The front four of Carter was exhausted and barely charging.

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

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