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In the first minute, Nick Paul pushed through two defenders and found Guentzel open in front of the net, but Guentzel’s shot from just below the left hash sailed harmlessly over the crossbar.
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Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
Anderson got one hand to the shot but could only tip the ball onto the crossbar and into the back of the net.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
That went for both teams, however, with the game becoming more end-to-end after PSV’s Noah Fernandez equalised with a free kick that kissed the crossbar on its way in.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The English side came close to equalising either side of half-time when first Alessia Russo headed a Katie McCabe free kick against the crossbar before the break, and then after it, Caitlin Foord had a shot smothered by Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
Anderson got one hand to the shot but could only tip the ball onto the crossbar and into the back of the net.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
That went for both teams, however, with the game becoming more end-to-end after PSV’s Noah Fernandez equalised with a free kick that kissed the crossbar on its way in.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The English side came close to equalising either side of half-time when first Alessia Russo headed a Katie McCabe free kick against the crossbar before the break, and then after it, Caitlin Foord had a shot smothered by Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbar
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The fire had ignited about 6 p.m. near the intersection of Hellyer Avenue and Silicon Valley Boulevard, according to the San Jose Fire Department, which battled the blaze with assistance from Cal Fire.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The blaze has since been extinguished, but the cause of the explosion has not been confirmed.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Stroman will not hit the 140 innings mark required for his player option to be available for next season, so this could be his last run in pinstripes.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Daley created a bespoke pinstripe suit in a rich navy and amber clay yarn for the stripes.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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Conservative ETFs — and virtue-signaling funds of all political stripes — are proliferating in the Trump age.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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Linen lovers will swoon over the $53 Easy Pull-on Pant in 100% Linen (over 60 percent off the original price), which comes in a pale pink stripe that’s begging to take you for a stroll along the Amalfi this summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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The memo has caused a rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base, who have long promoted conspiracy theories tied to Epstein and his 2019 death behind bars.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Earlier this year, McCartney announced Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, a new 528-page book chronicling the formation and adventures of his 1970s band Wings after the Beatles ended.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 July 2025
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McCarthy believes that talking about metal with the students could lead them to writing music, starting bands, and going to concerts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbar. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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