prime field
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Trojans had previously botched an extra point on a bad snap, and handed over prime field position due to poor punting.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022
On the next drive, a holding penalty backed the Raiders up near their end zone, potentially allotting the Broncos prime field position.
From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2021
When Maryland fell apart against the Hawkeyes, the Terps had seven turnovers, leaving Iowa with prime field position to set up short touchdown drives.
From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2021
UW freshman safety Taylor Rapp then intercepted Darnold for the second time, giving the Huskies prime field position at the USC 33-yard line.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2016
Dressed in this fashion, she did the rough hard work of a prime field hand.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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