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Recent Examples of crossbar
Even in the immediate build-up to the goal, Salah, inside the six-yard box, nudged Van Dijk’s header onto the post and Diogo Jota hit the crossbar.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
But the Wild again had an answer when Hartman poked a loose puck in the crease over the line after a Foligno deflection had hit the crossbar behind the Devils goalie.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
The Bobcats were pulling even in shots on goal early in the third period, but UConn got a break when a Quinnipiac shot got past Tung, but hit the crossbar and bounced out to hit the goalie in the back of the leg.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Lozano sailed an attempt over the crossbar off of Anders Dreyer’s set piece, just misplacing a quality opportunity in SDFC’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
But the Wild again had an answer when Hartman poked a loose puck in the crease over the line after a Foligno deflection had hit the crossbar behind the Devils goalie.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
The Bobcats were pulling even in shots on goal early in the third period, but UConn got a break when a Quinnipiac shot got past Tung, but hit the crossbar and bounced out to hit the goalie in the back of the leg.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
Noun
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By Monday evening, a fire crew of 70 has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2025
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The repair project was still months away from completion this January when the fire broke out, and with the reservoir empty, firefighters ran short of water in fighting the blaze.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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See Jenna Ortega’s dress at the Met Gala 2025 This year’s Met Gala 2025 dress code was Tailored for You and was interpreted by most through different suit variations and details such as pinstripes, blazers, and large hats.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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The burgundy pinstripe dress was a standout on the carpet with a mermaid silhouette and a midriff cutout, complete with a button-up and a burgundy tie.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gown was teamed with a matching pinstripe tie and classic white button-down with the luxury brand's signature triple-stripe armband detail in red, white and blue.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The popular neighborhood Toronto bar, inside a brick Victorian building blocks from the University of Toronto’s campus, is replete with billiards tables and a full rack of liquor.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The beach offers bars, restaurants, sunbed and umbrella rentals, water sports facilities and bathrooms.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The new statement comes in the wake of the fall-out following the band’s sets at Coachella earlier this month.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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The remastered concert film celebrates the legendary band’s iconic 1971 performance in the historic Roman amphitheater.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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