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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In Texas’ playoff loss last year against the University of Washington, Ewers final pass attempt at the goal line that could have tied the game was low and knocked away.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
After back-to-back defensive pass interferences in the end zone, the Longhorns had a fresh set of downs at the goal line.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
The Dolphins’ run game wasn’t good in short yardage, third down, goal line or red zone situations.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Zay Flowers fumbled at the goal line shortly after taunting L’Jarius Sneed was a prime example of sports karma.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
After back-to-back defensive pass interferences in the end zone, the Longhorns had a fresh set of downs at the goal line.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
The Dolphins’ run game wasn’t good in short yardage, third down, goal line or red zone situations.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Zay Flowers fumbled at the goal line shortly after taunting L’Jarius Sneed was a prime example of sports karma.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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