balled up
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It was defiance and euphoria and adrenaline just balled up into this big massive gig.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024
Workers balled up bread for bait and threw lines over the side of the platform.
From Slate ● Dec. 16, 2023
Miss Debra used to say Bud was meant for boxing, that he came out of the womb with his fists balled up ready for a fight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
Not grumbling, belly-hungry — but "stomach touching your back, every rib visible, aching, and balled up on the floor in the corner" starving.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2023
I balled up the maps and threw them in the garbage can.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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