crossbar
Example Sentences
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"They have a lot of thoughts in their head right now," added Collins, who hit the crossbar early in the game.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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
With 56 minutes gone, Angelo Stiller swung in a free-kick and Undav made space in a crowded box before getting his toe to the ball, which drifted over the defence and under the crossbar.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Olmo hit the crossbar before Elche equalised with a well-worked move to get Alvaro Rodriguez in behind Barca's high line.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
Dr. Blankenship called after them as they tottered away with Lydia perched on the crossbar.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
