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Recent Examples of crossbar
Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr attempted three of his own, including a tap-in opportunity that soared about the crossbar moments before the halftime whistle.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
With Vozinha sprawling, Torres leapt toward the ball and got his foot on it, sending it flying off the crossbar and back into the Cape Verde box.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The training session was similar to that of the Dutch, consisting of a crossbar challenge and more footvolley.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Both teams hit the crossbar three times before Amad Diallo's goal for the Ivory Coast at the end of the match.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
With Vozinha sprawling, Torres leapt toward the ball and got his foot on it, sending it flying off the crossbar and back into the Cape Verde box.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The training session was similar to that of the Dutch, consisting of a crossbar challenge and more footvolley.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Both teams hit the crossbar three times before Amad Diallo's goal for the Ivory Coast at the end of the match.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
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Tankers and water tender trucks were deployed, while Air Rescue North and Air Rescue South conducted water drops to help contain the blaze.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The blaze in Yolo County started on June 8 and began as a prescribed brush fire.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The top is complete with a pinstripe pattern for fun, preppy flair.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Candidates from every political stripe have done it, including in 1996, when future President Barack Obama successfully challenged all his opponents in a state Senate primary.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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The study observed factors like monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars and availability of accommodations when determining the quietest beaches.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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