linebacking

noun

line·back·ing ˈlīn-ˌba-kiŋ

: the action or art of playing linebacker

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Senior Mateo Hernandez teams with Chan to form a formidable linebacking duo. —

Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024 Powered by a generationally great linebacking trio, a Division I college QB and numerous other high-impact players, the Padres went 24-0 against NorCal opponents in 2022 and 2023 and to three consecutive CIF Open Division state title games. —

Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024 The Chargers’ defense is beginning to take shape, with the linebacking corps, anchored by All-Pros Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, standing out Friday as the first week of training camp nears its end. —

Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2024 Danny Niu, Serra, 6-2, 210, senior WCAL linebacker of the year was the third part of Serra’s all-time great linebacking unit. —

Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for linebacking