six-yard line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Rams had rolled 84 yards in 14 plays and were facing fourth and four at the Seattle six-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
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
Ekeler regained his feet but then lost the ball, with the Packers recovering at the six-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder recovered from a woeful first half to keep the game alive, steering the Falcons to Jacksonville's six-yard line with six minutes left.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 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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