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.