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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Always wearing his trademark suit and tie, Carlo Ancelotti is usually the epitome of calm on the Bernabeu touchline.
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Concerning for Man City was the fact that Erling Haaland was subdued and Kevin De Bruyne left the game at half-time with an injury, while Inter manager Simone Inzaghi was a frustrated figure on the touchline as his side faltered in front of goal.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
It is expected Pochettino would be on the touchline for the USMNT match versus Panama on October 12.
—David Close, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
With all of its 11,500 seats located within 100 feet of the touchline, the stadium keeps fans close to the action.
—Joni Sweet, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Concerning for Man City was the fact that Erling Haaland was subdued and Kevin De Bruyne left the game at half-time with an injury, while Inter manager Simone Inzaghi was a frustrated figure on the touchline as his side faltered in front of goal.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
It is expected Pochettino would be on the touchline for the USMNT match versus Panama on October 12.
—David Close, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
With all of its 11,500 seats located within 100 feet of the touchline, the stadium keeps fans close to the action.
—Joni Sweet, TIME, 25 July 2024
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“Touchline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touchline. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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