1
: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
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: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure
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a
: an aggregate number of yards
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: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
No passing yardage is accumulated when a quarterback hands off the ball to another player.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Henry’s yardage total was second to Philadelphia Eagles tailback Saquon Barkley, but Henry averaged more per carry.
Henry, who turned 31 two weeks ago, also led the league with 42 broken tackles.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The yardage was his highest since Week 5 of the 2022 season, and the five targets matched a season best.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Start with Daniels, who broke the NFL season record for rushing yardage by a rookie quarterback.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
No passing yardage is accumulated when a quarterback hands off the ball to another player.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Henry’s yardage total was second to Philadelphia Eagles tailback Saquon Barkley, but Henry averaged more per carry.
Henry, who turned 31 two weeks ago, also led the league with 42 broken tackles.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The yardage was his highest since Week 5 of the 2022 season, and the five targets matched a season best.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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