hang time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hang time
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Because the vast majority of players cannot move until the kicked ball lands — either in the hands of the returner or on the ground — hang time is no longer relevant.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024
He noted the new rules don’t allow for much hang time, and anticipates seeing more kicks on the ground than in the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2024
His players bust his chops over his hang time.
From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2023
“Anytime I can get it around 4½ seconds of hang time or higher, and I like to be somewhere around 45 or 50 yards numbers-ish or outside, it’s game on.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022
When they call the place usamriid, they drawl the word in a military way, making it sound like “you Sam rid,” which gives it some hang time in the air.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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