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six-yard line

British  

noun

  1. soccer the line marking the limits of the goal area

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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.

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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.

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The Rams got the ball back early in the fourth quarter and drove to the Seahawks’ six-yard line.

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The Seahawks threatened early in the fourth quarter, but Smith’s pass from the six-yard line landed in Kinchens’ hands, and Kinchens broke several tackles before sprinting to the end zone.

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The Chargers advanced to the six-yard line and faced fourth-and-three.

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