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Example Sentences

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Arteta felt the game had "different phases" and his side were "very dominant" in the first half, but did not take the early chance they had when Gabriel Martinelli's powerful shot hit the crossbar.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

To penalties and, for Rangers, the writing was on the wall when James Tavernier began by hitting the crossbar.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“She takes all the five meters and I trust her with every play,” San Pedro coach Stephanie Cuevas said of Mahi, who had two other shots bang off the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

She had 36 shinnied up a goalpost, tightrope-walked out to the middle of the crossbar, and was now standing there with her arms raised in a touchdown sign.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli