incompletion
AmericanEtymology
Origin of incompletion
First recorded in 1795–1805; in- 3 + completion
Example Sentences
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During a game in which he caught 10 passes for 111 yards and scored two touchdowns, Nacua’s most important play was an incompletion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
In the Baltimore case, the TD was overruled as an incompletion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
The Pilots forced an incompletion on fourth down at their own 23 with 15 seconds left and Argueta took a knee to run out the clock.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024
He came through unblocked on San Francisco’s last offensive play, forcing an incompletion that set up a short field goal by Jake Moody.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024
We are undoubtedly in an unpleasant state of incompletion as a nation to-day, but by no means in one of decadence.
From Three Things by Glyn, Elinor
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