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For example, zippered pockets were one of our favorite details that earned some coats extra points.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
On special teams, Justin Tucker was 5-for-5 on extra point attempts and the Ravens had their longest kickoff return (59 yards by Hill) and punt return (22 yards by Desmond King) of the season.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Wright had kicked in two games for the Chiefs, nailing 8-9 of his field goal attempts and making both extra point attempts across the two games.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Earning extra points and miles this holiday season World of Hyatt members can score 3,000 points for each eligible night spent at participating Hyatt Vacation Club properties between now and March 30, 2025.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1949, in the meaning defined above
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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
extra point
noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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