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speedball

[speed-bawl] / ˈspidˌbɔl /






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It’s a speedball of sound, both mystical and dinky.

From Washington Post Jul. 8, 2021

I was 10 when I first heard “Glory Days,” and even then I knew that no one who plays baseball or watches baseball calls any pitch a speedball.

From Slate May 31, 2020

“It’s going to be one of those fast-paced, speedball games where they’re going to probably go as fast as they can,” Saban said.

From Washington Times Sep. 7, 2018

Richard and Nolan Ryan, among many others, all gained renown for throwing their speedball by hitters and making them look like fools.

From Seattle Times Sep. 5, 2010

Beginners text book of speedball pen lettering. 4th ed. © 15Apr26; AA34261.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1954 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office




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