safety blitz

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safety blitz - (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

American football, American football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays

maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

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During a road safety blitz, no fewer than 15 motorists were caught speeding, one of them at 68mph.

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During a road safety blitz on Tuesday, no fewer than 15 motorists were caught speeding, one of them at 68 mph.

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Police carried out a road safety blitz on Tuesday at Belgrave Middleway.

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Policecarried out a road safety blitz on Tuesday atBelgrave Middleway.

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After an incompletion in the end zone, Vonn Bell sacked Newton on a safety blitz , ensuring the Saints (12-5) swept all three meetings with Carolina (11-6) this season, in addition to winning the first postseason game they've played in four seasons.

NFL: Defense helps Saints foil Panthers

After an incompletion in the end zone on third down, Vonn Bell sacked Newton on a safety blitz, ensuring the Saints (12-5) swept all three meetings with Carolina (11-6) this season, in addition to winning their first playoff game in four seasons.

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Kudos to Eugene/Springfield Fire Marshall Alan Gerard for beginning a "hotel/motel safety blitz" this week after a deadly motel fire in Newport.

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The road safety blitz comes three years after parents blocked access to George Street due to their concerns.

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Seven NBCSR shows over four days were broadcast live, including Under Center with McNabb & Malone, Going Deep with Amani and Dan, The Safety Blitz with Rodney Harrison and Dan Schwartzman, and The Brian Webber Show.

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UMass football radio analyst Matt Goldstein has managed 50 people at that store for the past 2-1/2 years, but he admits that few customers know he spends his autumn Saturdays explaining why a quarterback draw worked or how a safety blitz didn't.