How to Use gridiron in a Sentence

gridiron

noun
  • The book recounts his many moments of glory on the gridiron.
  • But none of them stayed on the gridiron as long as Drake did.
    — Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Carter can’t wait to rib his fellow gridiron greats.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The matchup was the second time the schools have met on the gridiron.
    — J. Daniel Pearson Iii, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Sep. 2019
  • There goes Davis -- back to the gridiron, this time as a coach.
    — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Something about that day seemed to be pulling him back to the gridiron.
    — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
  • At the very top of the heap are the schools that excel on the gridiron.
    — Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And the players were teased and joked about in their time on the gridiron and off.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 May 2024
  • So, which players do those fans want to make a return to the gridiron?
    — Peter Dawson, star-telegram, 26 Jan. 2018
  • Since his days on the gridiron, Taylor has kept busy off the field.
    — Jennifer Boehm, Sun-Sentinel.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • But his heart and courage far exceed what’s needed for the gridiron.
    — Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 19 May 2017
  • Gear up for the biggest gridiron game of the year with our best football game snacks.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
  • After last week’s light schedule, the whole league will be on the gridiron this week.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022
  • These days, the Gators and the Tigers rarely cross paths on the gridiron at all.
    — Edgar Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, 31 May 2017
  • Over on the gridiron there was a lot going on in Ohio this weekend.
    — Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, 18 June 2018
  • The sports series shifts from the gridiron to the hard court without missing a beat.
    — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
  • This is the first-ever meeting on the gridiron between these schools.
    — Joe Williams, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Take a look at who will be in the spotlight at the local schools on the gridiron this season.
    — Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Known for his hard-hitting playing style, Reid tried his hand at a new craft on the gridiron.
    — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022
  • That lesson applies just as much in the office as on the hardcourt or the gridiron.
    — Don Yaeger, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Both of Musselman’s sons hit the gridiron, too.
    — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • This will be the first time Atascocita and Allen meet on the gridiron.
    — Marcus Gutierrez, Houston Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2020
  • Harris not only excels on the oval, but also on the gridiron.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • The lessons on the gridiron are just as applicable in the boardroom.
    — Joe Moglia, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021
  • The tight end corps could take a hit if Dabney is unable to see the gridiron for next season.
    — Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
  • And just as in the main competition on the gridiron, there are winners -- and there are losers.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2018
  • The jerseys have changed, but the Watt brothers will always be linked on the gridiron.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Here's a dive into the city's gridiron history.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Yes, the Pac-12 as a whole has been behind the curve on the gridiron in recent years.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
  • It’s been said a lot this season, but this is not the same Kansas team that has rolled out on the gridiron in years past.
    — Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2022

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