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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A number of Liverpool players looked frustrated after the goal while head coach Slot appeared to be complaining about the decision to play on with fourth official Craig Pawson on the touchline.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
According to the Independent, Vigar was trying to prevent the ball from crossing the touchline.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Brady isn’t the only NFL owner to wear a headset during a game, with Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon seen marching the touchline of Colts games with a headset and a playbook.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Then touchline theatrics struck.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
According to the Independent, Vigar was trying to prevent the ball from crossing the touchline.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Brady isn’t the only NFL owner to wear a headset during a game, with Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon seen marching the touchline of Colts games with a headset and a playbook.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Then touchline theatrics struck.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Touchline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touchline. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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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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