goal line
noun
: a line at either end and usually running the width of a playing area on which a goal or goalpost is situated
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The 32-year-old striker's first goal came on his second chance on a penalty kick after Livakovic's save on the first try was nullified by a video review that showed both his feet off the goal line as Kane was striking the ball.
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 June 2026
However, the ball had some backspin after landing, and rolled harmlessly across the goal line.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
His vision for the city includes a walkable downtown, being built from the remnants of Portage Mall, and development of the city’s north side, where Bonta made a quick pitch for the Chicago Bears stadium that fell short of the goal line.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 June 2026
However, the ball had some backspin after landing, and rolled harmlessly across the goal line.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
His vision for the city includes a walkable downtown, being built from the remnants of Portage Mall, and development of the city’s north side, where Bonta made a quick pitch for the Chicago Bears stadium that fell short of the goal line.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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