: 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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Recent Examples on the WebStout punted brilliantly for much of training camp and the preseason, his balls soaring majestically and then dropping dead a few yards from the goal line. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 This time, however, the drive from the Bulldogs was stopped by the Spartan defense just yards away from the goal line. Sam Misa, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Hunt added a rushing touchdown as well, sneaking in from the goal line. Randy Mcroberts, baltimoresun.com, 10 Sep. 2021 Forty-two seconds into the second period, Souliotis crept into the left circle and snapped home a pass from Christina Putigna (three assists), who flicked a loose rebound from the goal line to the pinching defender. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2021 Offensively, the Browns converted twice on fourth-and-1, including once from the goal line, resulting in Hunt’s touchdown catch. Scott Patsko, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2020 Preston Starks intercepted a pass and raced 70 yards down the sideline, only to be caught by Roberts a yard from the goal line. Randy Jennings, Dallas News, 20 Nov. 2020 Starting six yards from the goal line, Penix was able to score on a sneak to retake the lead, giving IU its first lead, 13-7, with just under five minutes remaining in the half. Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2020 Tonga would have liked to score in the final drive, but understands why Sitake chose to take a knee three yards from the goal line to end the game. Norma Gonzalez, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Sep. 2020 See More