brilliant save

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

Used to describe a very skillful and impressive save.

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  • The goalkeeper made a brilliant save in the final minute of the game.
  • That was a truly brilliant save that kept their team in contention.
  • His brilliant save denied the opposition a certain goal, much to the crowd's delight.
  • If not for the brilliant save by the defender off the line, they would have lost the match.
  • The coach praised the young goalie for pulling off such a brilliant save under pressure.
  • She is known for her ability to make brilliant saves when it matters most.
  • We witnessed a succession of brilliant saves throughout the thrilling hockey match.
  • A brilliant save from the penalty spot secured their victory in the shootout.
  • The commentator exclaimed, 'What a brilliant save! That's why he's considered the best!'
  • Despite the loss, the team's performance was highlighted by several brilliant saves from their veteran netminder.