goalpost

noun

goal·post ˈgōl-ˌpōst

: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games

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Fans who have endured a disappointing season stormed the field and filled it from end zone to end zone but did leave the goalposts alone. —

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 One approach the league could take, says the former kicker Michael Husted, would be to narrow the goalposts, which are currently 18.5 feet apart. —

Becky Sullivan, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024 This passion for the game permeates daily life across the continent, from crafting makeshift soccer balls out of plastic waste to using bricks, shoes, or any available materials for goalposts. —

Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The goalposts in her life are constantly shifting, as her desires and dreams evolve, both personally and professionally. —

Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goalpost