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crossbar

noun

Definition of crossbar

as in blaze

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Recent Examples of crossbar Striker Harry Kane had a free kick just outside the Norway penalty area in the 29th minute, which sailed just above the crossbar. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2026 The goalkeeper touched the crossbar and bounced along his line. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 His left-footed volley from the right side of the box bounced off the crossbar and into the goal. — Nbc News, NBC news, 7 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for crossbar

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Chute Fire The Chute Fire remained at 60 acres and 0% contained Tuesday morning as Cal Fire and other crews continued battling the blaze in Chute Ravine near Dobbins in Yuba County, about 50 miles north of Sacramento.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Such blazes have large vertical growth and can spread rapidly even when not driven by the wind.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of blaze

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Dressed in a pinstripe suit, Bey shocked the stadium with a megawatt appearance upfront, something usually reserved for much deeper into a show of this size.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 11 July 2026
This pick has great movement, plenty of airflow, and a blue pinstripe that channels Swift’s look.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 July 2026

Definition of pinstripe

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On the spring/summer 2026 runways, cabana stripes made their mark, bringing a retro mood to everyday dressing.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Hudson wore a custom three-piece Thom Browne look in white, with navy piping and the designer’s signature red, white and navy stripes providing the color.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Definition of stripe

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Georgia’s Okefenokee, meanwhile, sits in the subtropical climate band, where peat deposits are more scarce — and where most that do remain have been altered by humans.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
This is the first time that Nia has written an album with a live band performance in mind.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

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