six-yard line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Darnold's gripping slugfest with Stafford was effectively tilted in Seattle's favor when a late Rams drive to the Seahawks' six-yard line came away with nothing.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Casadei took a heavy touch when a dinked ball from Harry Winks found him on the Leeds six-yard line soon after as the Foxes began to grow into the half.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2023
The possession followed the good fortune of Tagovailoa mishandling the snap and Chargers defensive lineman Nick Williams recovering at the six-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
The touchdown came on third and three from the six-yard line, Herbert hitting Gerald Everett.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2023
For Brimfield made her first touchdown by the veriest fluke and only gained her second in the last few minutes of play, when Phillips, outlasted, weakened on her six-yard line and let Norton through.
From Left End Edwards by Relyea, C. M. (Charles Mark)
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