goalpost
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
He accused Gandhi of "changing the goalpost" and of refusing to end the protest despite being told that the place wasn't conducive to such demonstrations.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Even the goal of the Michelin star was kind of underplayed in the end — what seemed like the goalpost became a spiritual McGuffin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
It was a goalpost set without a road map.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2025
"There are so many people that have travelled and done so many things, that the benchmark or the goalpost for unique experiences is constantly moving."
From BBC ● May 13, 2025
But I wonder, too, if Mike Costello felt that way about his when he was leaning against that goalpost.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
These generational superstars have long stirred heated debate, from curious kids with jumpers for goalposts to social media cultists armed with memes and virtual binders of blistering stats.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The goalposts have moved massively from where the club said they wanted to get to, compared to where they are now.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
But he added "we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade".
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
The goalposts change if, say, you randomly asked your friend to pick lottery numbers and you won $1 million.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 7, 2026
“Three Chasers try and score with the Quaffle; the Keeper guards the goalposts; the Beaters keep the Bludgers away from their team,” Harry reeled off.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word