point-blank

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Torres should have restored the Catalans' advantage but, in a comical moment, hit the bar from point-blank range and then immediately diverted the rebound against the post.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The centre-back rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes' corner but crashed his header off the crossbar from point-blank range.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

Craig Wright was just one of numerous players battering at the Quins line, before the ball found its way to Coles, who proved unstoppable from point-blank range.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

After providing four assists in his first six Premier League appearances for Everton, Grealish scored the 93rd-minute winner to seal his team's comeback victory after Dean Henderson had denied Beto from point-blank range.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

She would buttress her argument with recommendations from Dr. Cuevas, which later, when he was asked point-blank, turned out to have been made up.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende