running back
Americannoun
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running backs
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The decisive, 19-yard touchdown was delivered by running back Semaj Welch with 1:10 left to give Inglewood the lead for good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Bijan Robinson scored an early touchdown following a 53-yard run, while fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. also reached the end zone three times.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Wilson was pushed into Hill by Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II midway through the first quarter after a play was whistled dead because of a Minnesota penalty.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Frithsmith, at running back, saw the ball on the turf, picked it up and threw it to Rogozik for a 14-yard gain and first down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Degalis threw his sword against the stone wall with a clang, and began running back towards the tower by the moat His iron feet threw echoes down the yard.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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