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

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

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

“She takes all the five meters and I trust her with every play,” San Pedro coach Stephanie Cuevas said of Mahi, who had two other shots bang off the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He’s also welded a crossbar between the handles so I can push one-handed if my arms need a break.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen