penalty kick
noun
1
: a free kick in rugby
2
: a free kick at the goal in soccer made from a point 12 yards in front of the goal and allowed for certain violations within a designated area around the goal
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Diana Ross’ missed penalty In an understated, nuanced opening ceremony for the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Diana Ross, having been introduced by Oprah Winfrey, emerged between a field of dancers holding white cards above their heads and took aim for a penalty kick.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Ella Forystek, Jolie Kolosh, Aly Sudkamp and Millikin recruit Taylor Watt led a heroic defensive effort in front of Meyer for Lincoln-Way Central (19-3-1), while Jules Rafacz converted her team’s lone successful penalty kick.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The moment Gabriel sails the penalty kick over the net – and PSG turns nerves into jubilation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Ella Forystek, Jolie Kolosh, Aly Sudkamp and Millikin recruit Taylor Watt led a heroic defensive effort in front of Meyer for Lincoln-Way Central (19-3-1), while Jules Rafacz converted her team’s lone successful penalty kick.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The moment Gabriel sails the penalty kick over the net – and PSG turns nerves into jubilation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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“Penalty kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penalty%20kick. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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