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Recent Examples of crossbar
Suarez, who has not scored in Inter Miami’s past eight matches across all competitions, hit the crossbar just before the final whistle of the first half on a great ball in from Jordi Alba.
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Four minutes later, Luca de la Torre fired off a shot from straight on that sailed just over the crossbar.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Forsberg volleyed over the crossbar six minutes later.
—Julian Cardillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Joao Pedro made his run in the inside-left, entered the penalty, checked back onto his right foot and unleashed a fearsome shot that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Four minutes later, Luca de la Torre fired off a shot from straight on that sailed just over the crossbar.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Forsberg volleyed over the crossbar six minutes later.
—Julian Cardillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Joao Pedro made his run in the inside-left, entered the penalty, checked back onto his right foot and unleashed a fearsome shot that crashed in off the underside of the crossbar.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
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For scale, Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee covers just over 25,000 acres—about half the size of the current blaze.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
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The fire crew has managed to contain none of the blaze by Friday evening.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Bellinger has been a huge piece of the Yankees' lineup, and the Bronx Bombers would likely enjoy having him in pinstripes for years to come.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Furthermore, the official merch is designed with thin, blue pinstripes that overlay the collared, white blouse.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The almost theatrical approach, complete with powder white wigs, opulent outerwear and hosiery, eventually turned into double-breasted coats, and trousers with stripes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Esther Street crosswalk is bounded on its outer edges by white paint, and the colors are also separated by white stripes.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The concept of a dog bar is unique, compared to the traditional dog parks spread through Nashville.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The hotel will feature a 10-story building with 300 rooms including restaurants, a rooftop pool and bar, spa facilities, retail space, and direct shuttle service to Kissimmee Gateway and Orlando International airports.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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AccuWeather meteorologists warn that outer bands could trigger flash flooding and mudslides from Antigua and Barbuda through Puerto Rico.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Just two songs into his band’s 45-minute set — and, overall, only a third of the way through a celebration of (largely) ’80s rock of the (predominantly) yacht variety — Colin Hay was looking pleased with himself.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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