goalpost

Example Sentences

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"My worry now, as I'm approaching later life, is when can I actually afford to retire? Because the goalpost seems to move," he says.

From BBC

A protester was led away by police after appearing to chain himself to the goalposts on Thursday evening.

From BBC

Erskine: I knew what the goalposts were going to be, like the first time you date someone, the first time you go on a trip with them.

From Los Angeles Times

Lonergan said that suggests “Democrats are just moving the goalposts” with the current inquiry.

From Seattle Times

Soccer for example, can be played just about anywhere: Find an empty lot or quiet street, use whatever is available for goalposts, and that’s largely it.

From Los Angeles Times