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My shot had the distance, but unfortunately sailed a good 20 feet over the crossbar.
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Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
On the fifth attempt, Jeppe Tverskov also sent his shot too high, nailing the crossbar and leaving the door open for Portland.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Of course, the vehicle in question will need to meet a few other requirements, like having a hitch receiver capable of carrying 85 kg (188 lb), a ball hitch installed, and a pair of roof crossbars with a 75-kg (165-lb) load capacity or higher.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
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Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
On the fifth attempt, Jeppe Tverskov also sent his shot too high, nailing the crossbar and leaving the door open for Portland.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Of course, the vehicle in question will need to meet a few other requirements, like having a hitch receiver capable of carrying 85 kg (188 lb), a ball hitch installed, and a pair of roof crossbars with a 75-kg (165-lb) load capacity or higher.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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crossbar
noun
cross·bar
ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something
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