goalless
- a word derived from goal.
Example Sentences
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Chelsea had a number of problems last season, one of which was a five-game goalless run under former head coach Liam Rosenior, which led to his sacking.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Coming into the tournament with an injury, Lamine Yamal started it on the bench and was unable to help unlock Cape Verde's defence when he was introduced as a substitute in their goalless opener.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
There was a brief moment of panic when they began the tournament with a goalless draw against Cape Verde, but since then, the team has been quietly clinical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
"Chapter Two" was satisfactory rather than gripping, with wins against Croatia and Panama either side of a dismal goalless draw with Ghana.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The border of the curtain was embroidered with heavy Vitruvian scrolls, the shadows of which were reflected on the floor; they made jagged, goalless paths.
From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson
