touchline
noun
touch·line
ˈtəch-ˌlīn 
: either of the lines that bound the long sides of the field of play in rugby and soccer
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
At high tempo again, the All Blacks went to the left side where Caleb Clarke exploded down the touchline before passing infield for Lakai to score.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
As the anthems played ahead of Curaçao’s first-ever World Cup match, Advocaat stood on the touchline and wiped away tears.
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Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Saudi Arabia is heading into its World Cup opener against Uruguay with a new man on the touchline.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
At high tempo again, the All Blacks went to the left side where Caleb Clarke exploded down the touchline before passing infield for Lakai to score.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
As the anthems played ahead of Curaçao’s first-ever World Cup match, Advocaat stood on the touchline and wiped away tears.
—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Saudi Arabia is heading into its World Cup opener against Uruguay with a new man on the touchline.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Touchline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touchline. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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touchline
noun
touch·line
ˈtəch-ˌlīn
: either of the lines that mark the sides of the field of play in rugby and soccer
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