upfield
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The 2022 and 2023 winners were pushing for a clinching score in the final 10 minutes when level at 17-17, only for Quins to burst upfield and break their hearts.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Straight after the restart, Dias brought down Igor Jesus again as the Forest forward was breaking upfield.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
In the league’s own language, acceptable football moves also include “extend the ball forward, tuck the ball away and turn upfield, or avoid or ward off an opponent”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
On his just third collegiate carry, he exploded upfield through a crease in the defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
By the time he recovered from the shock, a little kid was weaving upfield through the varsity football players.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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