strong side

American

noun

Football.

the side of the offensive line where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players.

Etymology

Origin of strong side

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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The England manager is picking a strong side for every game, so that consistency is there in front of Jordan as well.

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"We were a very good, strong side at that time," she told BBC Sport.

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A friendly against Senegal was Tuchel's only blip as England lost 3-1, despite fielding a fairly strong side.

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You have to think that Arne Slot will go with a strong side here, though, to finish a great season with a win in front of the Anfield crowd before Liverpool get their hands on the Premier League trophy at full-time.

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Saints boss Ivan Juric has got to pick a strong side after what happened against the Bees, and his aim must be to find a team that starts to find some rhythm again.

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