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crossbar

noun

Definition of crossbar

as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar In the 50th minute, Summit forward Ally Brazier took a shot from 20 yards out that bounced off the crossbar. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 Back on the doorstep of the goal one last time at the 100-minute mark, German Berterame’s header from the center of box off a cross from Yannick Bright went over the crossbar. — Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Ousseni Bouda and Niko Tsakiris almost connected moments later but the shot sailed over the crossbar. — Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026 Durston spreads the ceiling height out via its extended single-pole roofline and a spreader crossbar. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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Firefighter John McMaster spent nearly two weeks in hospitals after the blaze and was left permanently injured.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Firefighters from the district and the Sacramento Fire Department fought the blaze.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of blaze

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The singer modeled a pinstripe suit white blue shirt and skinny black-and-white polka dot ascot.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Cully wore a Double RL pinstripe double-breasted navy suit with a bolo tie and suede Double RL boots for the welcome night, and a Ralph Lauren Purple Label peak-lapel tuxedo for the wedding.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

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The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 led three runners to historic highs in London, with Sabastian Sawe — the race’s men’s winner — and fellow three-stripes athlete Yomif Kejelcha both breaking the sub-2-hour marathon barrier for the first time.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Governments across Europe of every political stripe are tightening integration rules.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of stripe

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Within a tight radius there’s an ever-increasing collection of boutiques, full-service spas and wellness facilities, Pilates studios, cafes, bars and restaurants featuring fare from around the globe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The Sox’s pitching plans are a daily mystery, and worries over Grant Taylor’s right arm falling off have become nightly debates in South Side bars.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

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