goal
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Saudi Arabia and Tunisia — by just a goal in the past year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The goal stood and Argentina had a 1-0 lead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Fernandes broke the record for the most assists in a single Premier League season on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, setting up his 21st goal against Brighton.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Xi's trip came after last month's talks with Trump, during which the White House said the leaders "confirmed their shared goal to denuclearise North Korea".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Shackleton’s attempt in 1908 ended when he was thrown back by terrible weather conditions only ninety-seven miles from his goal.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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