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Example Sentences
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Arteta felt the game had "different phases" and his side were "very dominant" in the first half, but did not take the early chance they had when Gabriel Martinelli's powerful shot hit the crossbar.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 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
Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Miami came out after the break with more aggression, and Messi briefly pulling the strings, firing another shot just over the crossbar.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Father threw off the crossbar and swung the wide barn doors open.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
