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Example Sentences
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Austria was looking to attack more and brought on Sasa Kalajdzic, who responded quickly with a header that sailed over the crossbar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The match is still remembered for the post-match pitch invasion, where fans stole parts of the turf and broke the crossbar on one of the goals.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The moment that Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes’s effort sailed over the crossbar, Paris Saint-Germain was still—and once again—a European champion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Bayern trailed 2-1 in the shootout when a flying Kahn threw his bear-like paws in front of Zlatko Zahovic's effort, then palmed Amedeo Carboni's strike on to the crossbar.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Sam put down the plumping-mill crossbar he was repairing and jumped to the rock by Baron Weasel’s home.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
