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
They moved to the Baltimore six-yard line on the possession but were pushed back by an unnecessary roughness call on Jamaree Salyer.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2023
The Rams were in danger of falling even more behind when Hurts moved the Eagles from their six-yard line to the Rams’ 20 on the ensuing possession.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 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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