touchline
noun
touch·line
ˈtəch-ˌlīn 
: either of the lines that bound the long sides of the field of play in rugby and soccer
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The Brazilian Ronaldo, his former team-mate Ronaldinho, and the Portuguese Ronaldo — pretty much anyone with Ronald in their name — all love the elastico, which is typically performed close to the touchline or byline and preceded by a slow dribble.
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Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Saudi Arabia is heading into its World Cup opener against Uruguay with a new man on the touchline.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
After multiple runs down the left touchline, the Whitecaps finally pieced together the perfect run when Laborda headed in a free kick in the 80th minute.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 3 May 2026
Banned from the touchline, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany had a different experience, but still emphasized the all-or-nothing nature of the match.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Saudi Arabia is heading into its World Cup opener against Uruguay with a new man on the touchline.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
After multiple runs down the left touchline, the Whitecaps finally pieced together the perfect run when Laborda headed in a free kick in the 80th minute.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 3 May 2026
Banned from the touchline, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany had a different experience, but still emphasized the all-or-nothing nature of the match.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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touchline
noun
touch·line
ˈtəch-ˌlīn
: either of the lines that mark the sides of the field of play in rugby and soccer
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