1
: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
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: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure
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a
: an aggregate number of yards
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: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Boise State ran just 12 play-action passes against South Florida as the running game struggled to pick up yardage on early downs.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
The final yardage count (318 for UM, 314 for Notre Dame) reflected the closeness of the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Charlotte got more than doubled up in total yardage, gaining only 218 yards compared to App State’s 586.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Many expected the senior to just be a situational running back used near the goal line and other short-yardage scenarios.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Boise State ran just 12 play-action passes against South Florida as the running game struggled to pick up yardage on early downs.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
The final yardage count (318 for UM, 314 for Notre Dame) reflected the closeness of the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Charlotte got more than doubled up in total yardage, gaining only 218 yards compared to App State’s 586.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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