golden goal
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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By the time Decca and tall, blond Boud approach “the great golden goal of every childhood—being a grownup,” they long for a different kind of life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
When Rabinovitch hobbled off the field in overtime, the Royals losing their top scorer when they neededa golden goal to win, Bladdimir rose to the occasion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2025
Three of the four biggest upsets have been caused by the hosts - twice via penalties and once with a golden goal.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2022
Staal could wear the "C" as Canada's captain 12 years after the home ice triumph at the Vancouver Olympics that was capped off by Crosby's famous golden goal to beat the U.S. in overtime.
From Fox News ● Jan. 12, 2022
Beyond vast crowds that thronged a broad high-way I caught the glimmer of a golden goal, While from a blooming bower smiled siren Love.
From Custer, and Other Poems. by Wilcox, Ella Wheeler
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