- present tense form of ball (3rd person singular).
balls
Example Sentences
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In the 2023-24 season, widespread fan action including littering pitches with tennis balls and chocolate coins resulted in the scrapping of an investment deal, despite the proposal winning majority support of clubs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Instead, England were able to score at a Bazball-like rate of 4.5 runs per over, simply by tucking into the bad balls on offer.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Tongue's 5-46 ended with a final devastating burst of 4-5 from 11 balls.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
In an era where pitchers are throwing more breaking balls than ever, Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees is dominating with 90% heaters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Baseballs are too small, soccer balls too heavy, but basketballs are just right.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
