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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McCaffrey took Brock Purdy’s handoff at the 30-yard line, raced past great blocks at the line of scrimmage, picked up another from Brandon Aiyuk at midfield, then one from Ray-Ray McCloud at the 10, and finally dove across the goal line.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
That was evident in last December’s blowout win over the Miami Dolphins when, with Baltimore on Miami’s goal line, Ricard chip-blocked before leaking out across the formation into a vacant area to make a one-handed touchdown catch.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Then his wish came true when forward Rafael Navarro pressed, won the ball back at Juárez’s goal line and found Lewis alone in front of goal.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2024
Any kick that lands in the landing zone — between the goal line and the 20 — must be returned.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
That was evident in last December’s blowout win over the Miami Dolphins when, with Baltimore on Miami’s goal line, Ricard chip-blocked before leaking out across the formation into a vacant area to make a one-handed touchdown catch.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Then his wish came true when forward Rafael Navarro pressed, won the ball back at Juárez’s goal line and found Lewis alone in front of goal.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2024
Any kick that lands in the landing zone — between the goal line and the 20 — must be returned.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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