goal line
noun
: a line at either end and usually running the width of a playing area on which a goal or goalpost is situated
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Holani saw the ball lying in the end zone and clearly understood the rule, raced across the goal line and made a diving recovery to score a touchdown.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Right as Braelon Allen was about to cross the goal line to give New York an early lead on Miami, cornerback Jack Jones stuck out his arm and popped the ball away from the New York running back.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jags have committed three penalties after starting near their goal line, but keep moving.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Cam Hart returned from his absence and had a superb tackle near the goal line to force a field goal.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Right as Braelon Allen was about to cross the goal line to give New York an early lead on Miami, cornerback Jack Jones stuck out his arm and popped the ball away from the New York running back.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jags have committed three penalties after starting near their goal line, but keep moving.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Cam Hart returned from his absence and had a superb tackle near the goal line to force a field goal.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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