goalpost

Example Sentences

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"My worry now, as I'm approaching later life, is when can I actually afford to retire? Because the goalpost seems to move," he says.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Awoniyi was taken to hospital on Monday, having collided with a goalpost in the closing stages of the 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

About 1:15 later, Schneider got a breakaway and fired a shot past Bobrovsky that hit off the goalpost.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

It's like moving the goalpost just as the person catches up when it's already difficult enough to get to the starting line.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2024

Maya got off two excellent shots, hitting the goalpost once and just missing high with the other one.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor