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crossbar

noun

Definition of crossbar

as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar Jonathan David had a free kick from outside the box in the 78th minute, but his shot sailed over the crossbar. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Egypt centerback Rami Rabia found more than enough space to deliver a header on target, but Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach was quick enough to thwart it above the crossbar for a crucial Aussie save. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 The first was a long-range shot by Álex Baena that hit the crossbar; on the rebound, Yamal fired the ball straight into the Austria goalkeeper’s body. — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Adding to Rezaeian’s agony, right before the final whistle another potential clincher, a header from Khalilzadeh, hit the crossbar. — Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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For The Times) After an eight-day blaze at a Boyle Heights warehouse, toxic ash may have tainted backyard food gardens.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Containment on the roughly 49-square-mile blaze grew to 8% contained as of Tuesday evening, fire officials said.

— Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of blaze

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The dress is currently available in white and black, and chambray and blue pinstripe, as well as other colors.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Travis, meanwhile, wore a black pinstripe suit—and handed his blazer over to his love by the time they were photographed leaving the venue.

— Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026

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Folwell said the initiative saw broad support from people of all political stripes.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
Shahdadpuri walked to its location in the lower concourse, pulled the red jersey over the white-and-baby blue stripes of Argentina and spread his arms out wide — mimicking an image of Mahomes that was being shown on a video loop.

— Sam McDowell July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

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Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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