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Recent Examples of punt
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
An incomplete pass on a fake punt on the first possession of the second half gave the Buckeyes the ball at the Notre Dame 33, only adding to the grim outlook.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Now, as Joe Biden’s presidency reaches its final days, advocates for people with HIV are increasingly concerned that his administration will not fully implement the judge’s ruling, punting it to the incoming Trump administration.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In his absence, Nikko Remigio has stepped in and averaged 26.8 yards on kickoff returns and 9.5 yards on punt returns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
An incomplete pass on a fake punt on the first possession of the second half gave the Buckeyes the ball at the Notre Dame 33, only adding to the grim outlook.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Linebacker Matt Milano sacked Mahomes for a five-yard loss, knocking the Chiefs out of field goal range and forcing Kansas City to punt the ball with 10:01 remaining in the third quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Now, as Joe Biden’s presidency reaches its final days, advocates for people with HIV are increasingly concerned that his administration will not fully implement the judge’s ruling, punting it to the incoming Trump administration.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
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On Tuesday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told Morning Edition that he's been traveling across the state on a pontoon boat, mourning with the families of recently deceased residents and helping those who were displaced.—
Destinee Adams,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rent a pontoon boat at Mountain Cove Marina, stop by the Douglas Dam Overlook for panoramic views and exhibits on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s history, or take a picnic to the shoreline and do a little birding.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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First, an explanation of the underlying poling data, which Franklin pulled together for this story.—
Craig Gilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Years of poling clients to victory in his skiff kept his schedule booked nearly every day with anglers wanting to catch one of the Keys’ cherished sportfish — bonefish, permit or tarpon.—
Patrick Farrell,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2024
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While fans might have assumed such a high-profile gig came with a hefty paycheck, the reality is Lamar won't receive payment for his performance.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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So Lorne gave me that opportunity, which led to 30 Rock, which led to Bridesmaids, which led to a lot of other gigs in the Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Lorne Michaels universe.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Each experience—canoeing across floodplains in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park; cruising down Uganda’s Kazinga Channel with one of the world’s biggest hippo populations—will upend your safari perspective.—
Alexandra Owens,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
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People visit Voyageurs to canoe and fish the lakes for walleye and northern pike.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2025
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As for Dinko — which was named after one of the most important shots in pickleball, the dink — the idea for the complex was the brainchild of Maria Sarmiento, 55, and Alonso, 48.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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The damage: Four runs, all unearned, three dink hits, three walks, two errors and two wild pitches.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Anton and Charades have already sold the family horror-comedy into a raft of territories, including to Elevation Pictures In Canada and Apollo Films in France.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Out of the gate in his second term, President Donald Trump has delivered a raft of executive orders and policy edicts that are flaunting justice.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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As Adrián paddled through the frigid waters, the massive whale surfaced unexpectedly, engulfing both him and his yellow kayak.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The kayak fisherman was identified as Matthew John Patrick Wells by a Fox Weather report.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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In 1972, Scottish sailor Dougal Robertson and his family survived for 38 days at sea in a small dinghy after killer whales sunk their schooner near the Galapagos Islands.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Jan. 2025
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Park the dinghy at Saba Rock for dinner and drinks and experience one of the most iconic watering holes in the Caribbean, a staple since the 1960s.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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