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- noun Plural form of
three-and-out .
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Examples
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From that point until the final, game-breaking drive, the Jets held strong defensively, even forcing three consecutive Denver three-and-outs in the second quarter.
Tebow's Heroics Stun Jets Chris Herring 2011
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The Jets were dominant defensively in the second and third quarters against Tim Tebow and Denver's unconventional offensive attack, forcing six three-and-outs and allowing just 51 yards over that span.
A Defense That Can't Finish Chris Herring 2011
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One week after going three-and-out on seven of their 11 possessions against New England, the Jets began Monday's game with four straight three-and-outs and failed to convert their first four third-down conversions.
It's Not Pretty, but Jets Snap Losing Streak Chris Herring 2011
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After trading three-and-outs, however, the Redskins offense clicked on a balanced drive that featured some of the strongest running of the season by Washington.
Colts defeat Redskins 27-24 Paul Tenorio 2010
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The whole first half, when you can't get first downs, it's hard as an offense to get into all your plays and your calls, and a lot of three-and-outs.
Manning Bowl: Peyton Routs Eli As Colts Top Giants 38-14 2010
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The whole first half, when you can't get first downs, it's hard as an offense to get into all your plays and your calls, and a lot of three-and-outs.
Manning Bowl: Peyton Routs Eli As Colts Top Giants 38-14 2010
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As a result, nearly one-quarter of Redskins drives - 26 of 105 - have ended as three-and-outs, a higher percentage than all but six teams this season.
Redskins' offense putting itself in bad situations with sacks Rick Maese 2010
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Two possessions in the final six minutes both resulted in three-and-outs for the Vikings, each time bringing boos from the frustrated crowd.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The whole first half, when you can't get first downs, it's hard as an offense to get into all your plays and your calls, and a lot of three-and-outs.
Manning Bowl: Peyton Routs Eli As Colts Top Giants 38-14 2010
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The whole first half, when you can't get first downs, it's hard as an offense to get into all your plays and your calls, and a lot of three-and-outs.
Manning Bowl: Peyton Routs Eli As Colts Top Giants 38-14 2010
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