mound

Example Sentences

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The collision flung up great mounds and spires and ridges, mixed with sand and rock.

From Literature

This time, he delivered from the batter’s box instead of the pitcher’s mound.

From Los Angeles Times

Firefighters said they, with the help of rescue dogs, were searching for four missing victims believed to be buried under the rubble, a mound of broken walls, iron beams and dirt.

From Barron's

On Monday, Jake made his first baseball start of the season on the mound for Rancho Christian, playing the sport he hopes to keep playing for years.

From Los Angeles Times

He could have been home with his five kids, and instead he was rushing off the mound to take a throw at first base.

From Los Angeles Times