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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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Noun

The incident was initially reported as a fire, but no first responders reported witnessing a blaze, Crispen said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Former patrons of the bar and other mourners visited the site Tuesday, adding to the growing pile of flowers leaning on the guardrails cordoning off the location of the blaze.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 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
Accented in delicate seafoam green and hazy orange stripes, the beachy colorway is neutral enough to fit more diffused palettes as well as more expressive color stories.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

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