Example Sentences

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“We need the next three days to get over the disappointment and fatigue,” Broos said, before addressing his team’s mere two shots on goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

And they started quickly Sunday, putting four shots on goal in the first four minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Haaland was only denied by a fine Mads Hermansen save, and City ended the game with 24 shots on goal.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Forest had 35 shots on goal against Wolves but could not find a way through and Dyche was dismissed just hours after the final whistle at the City Ground.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“Ignazio was last year’s captain. Dolly’s brother, Ignazio. So Ignazio scored a goal in the first half and we were in control, all the way. We must’ve had twenty shots on goal to their two.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor