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

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

From BBC • Mar. 8, 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

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

He grazed the top of the crossbar with one that Shandra didn’t even get close to.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor