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
b
: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
In some cases, such as yardage and touchdowns, the extra game helped pad stats.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Potter helped Koetter call an offense that ranked sixth in the nation in scoring and eighth in total yardage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
His yardage was good for fourth among tight ends, and his catches were third.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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The yardage was his highest since Week 5 of the 2022 season, and the five targets matched a season best.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
In some cases, such as yardage and touchdowns, the extra game helped pad stats.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Potter helped Koetter call an offense that ranked sixth in the nation in scoring and eighth in total yardage.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
His yardage was good for fourth among tight ends, and his catches were third.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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