Example Sentences

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“Field goals have got to go through the uprights, punts got to go outside the numbers with good hang time and kickoffs got to get on the ground just like any other game,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Shipley also returned four punts or kickoffs for touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

That first season, the percentage of touchbacks on kickoffs plummeted because kickers couldn’t boot the ball as far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

For afternoon kickoffs, a soft pretzel tray with mustard or cinnamon dip goes a long way.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

I’d been at campaign kickoffs, fund-raisers, and election-night parties.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama