hang time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hang time
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Scott notched a hang time of longer than five seconds on five of his six punts against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ficken said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024
His players bust his chops over his hang time.
From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2023
His bounce is startling, his hang time noteworthy, but not as awe-inducing as James’.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2022
The hang time, the distance, the location — all can determine whether a punt is successful.
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022
We sprang out of the water, grabbing a moment of hang time before smacking down onto the sea's surface.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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