Example Sentences

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In fact, it is the third best of any player to have scored at least 50 international goals.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

But he will be even richer if he achieves a few profound goals.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Since turning 35, he has scored 10 World Cup goals - more than Harry Kane, Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry have each scored in total.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

England, a quarterfinalist in Qatar, made the final of the last two European Championships and, like Croatia, comes into this tournament with an aging core led by captain Harry Kane, England’s all-time leader in goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

He argued ceaselessly for economic empowerment, carrying along in his wake less progressive blacks who were still getting used to the idea of direct action for even social goals.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson