goalpost

Example Sentences

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It was a goalpost set without a road map.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

"There are so many people that have travelled and done so many things, that the benchmark or the goalpost for unique experiences is constantly moving."

From BBC • May 13, 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

It was still a one-goal game in the second period when Matthews, who led the NHL with 69 goals this season, caught Swayman away from the crease but banged the puck off the goalpost.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

She had 36 shinnied up a goalpost, tightrope-walked out to the middle of the crossbar, and was now standing there with her arms raised in a touchdown sign.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli