goalpost

Example Sentences

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He has a gap in his teeth that feels like "the size of a goalpost".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

USC then drove to the 10-yard line with seconds left in the half, only for kicker Ryon Sayeri to clank a 27-yard field-goal attempt off the goalpost.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

He showed his desperation to score when he slid in at the backpost in the hope of connecting with an Anthony Elanga cross, only to collide with the goalpost.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

About 1:15 later, Schneider got a breakaway and fired a shot past Bobrovsky that hit off the goalpost.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

Maya got off two excellent shots, hitting the goalpost once and just missing high with the other one.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor