returner
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that returns
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a person who goes back to work after a break, esp a woman who has had children
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Grupe kicked a 44-yard field goal against the Cardinals but was injured on the ensuing play when he knocked a Cardinals kick returner out of bounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Rams kicker Blake Grupe was injured in the first quarter of his debut while pushing a kickoff returner out of bounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Whittington, a third-year pro, is versatile and a valuable kick returner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Musetti, who is an excellent returner and slick mover, must be counted among the title favourites in a wide open men's draw.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
But Liam says, “What are you talking about? He could be a safety, or a punt returner, or a running back. Being smaller works for those positions.”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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