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punt·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. punt, puntingnoun

    (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground

    "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"

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  1. punting

    Punting generally refers to the action of kicking a ball, specifically in sports such as American football and rugby, where a player drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground, in order to give his team a strategic advantage. This is often done on a fourth down in American football when the team on offense decides to kick the ball to the opposing team. In a broader context, punting can also refer to delaying, avoiding, or passing along a decision or responsibility.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Punting in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Punting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Punting in a Sentence

  1. Brett Hartl:

    Pushing the deadline for action to 2050 waves the white flag of surrender, these Representatives are punting the greatest challenge the world faces to their children and grandchildren.

  2. Kristen Welker:

    Tonight the President is taking heat from the left and right. Immigration advocates say his move to end DACA is cold hearted but his base is accusing Mr. Trump of punting on a core campaign promise, the President's own party is deeply divided. Members of his base say DACA should end now but more moderate Republicans believe Dreamers should be protected.

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