crossbar
Example Sentences
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The first was a long-range shot by Álex Baena that hit the crossbar; on the rebound, Yamal fired the ball straight into the Austria goalkeeper’s body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Hit the crossbar with a close-range header late on when he should have scored.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 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
His penalty, blasted over the crossbar, proved decisive as the Gunners suffered shootout heartbreak and PSG successfully defended their title.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
A tiny loop on the crossbar of a letter “t.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
