upfield
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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New England quarterback Drake Maye held firm after a shaky start, leading the Patriots upfield for the decisive field goal after rushing for a first-half touchdown.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
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
Cunha appeared to suffer a hamstring problem as he sprinted upfield and quickly signalled he would not be able to continue.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
Late in the game, one of the North Atlanta forwards got loose with the ball on Zubaid’s side of the pitch, and Zubaid rushed upfield to defend.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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