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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a field goal" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of sports, particularly in basketball and American football, to refer to a method of scoring points.
Example: "The team secured the victory with a last-minute field goal."
Alternatives: "a scoring attempt" or "a goal from the field".
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"We kicked a field goal".
Not even a field goal!
Rutgers kicked a field goal.
Just a field goal.
It had to kick a field goal.
They do not want a field goal.
Iowa State could use a field goal.
It set up a field goal.
Remember: a field goal does nothing.
"Would we have taken a field goal?
The Colts settled for a field goal.
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