goal

Example Sentences

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There won't be many goals, though, and they may only need to score one to win it.

From BBC

The team, which started Tuesday 31st in the 32-team NHL in scoring and on the power play, has collected more than two goals just twice in 11 games this month.

From Los Angeles Times

The goal, she says, "was to bring Communion to people inside, to minister to them, which is something that used to be allowed and is not being allowed".

From BBC

The goal is to prevent all types of projects from getting stuck in limbo—including off-shore wind.

From The Wall Street Journal

The result leaves Tunisia on top of Group C after the opening round of matches, above Nigeria on goal difference following a 2-1 victory for the Super Eagles against Tanzania earlier in Fes.

From Barron's