goalposts
- plural of goalpost.
Example Sentences
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Inconsistency is common in micromanagers, West says, meaning they often move the goalposts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
“They’re moving the goalposts the whole time. It’s scary.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
But he added "we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade".
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
They are motivated not by money - but by ever-shifting goalposts.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
“Three Chasers try and score with the Quaffle; the Keeper guards the goalposts; the Beaters keep the Bludgers away from their team,” Harry reeled off.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
