1
: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
2
: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure
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a
: an aggregate number of yards
b
: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
Most of Nix’s rushing production occurred on scramble plays, so defenses that spy him can limit his rushing yardage total, which is partially why Nix rushed for fewer than 10 yards on seven occasions last year.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Now with the status of Rice, who led the Chiefs receivers in yardage in 2023, potentially in peril, the Chiefs might want to look at some options.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs for yardage during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Noun
The positioning of the pass set up McMillan for extra yardage after the catch, and the rookie snagged the ball out of the air in stride for a decent gain.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
Most of Nix’s rushing production occurred on scramble plays, so defenses that spy him can limit his rushing yardage total, which is partially why Nix rushed for fewer than 10 yards on seven occasions last year.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Now with the status of Rice, who led the Chiefs receivers in yardage in 2023, potentially in peril, the Chiefs might want to look at some options.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs for yardage during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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