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
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
It took forever to reach the crossbar, just like the last one.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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