ball

Example Sentences

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There’s been speculation for years when club sports, travel ball and showcases might make education-based high school sports obsolete or irrelevant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Bryan Mbeumo controlled the ball with his hand before Matheus Cunha scored, but the referee rejected a review to disallow it.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

One of Blue Origin’s rockets blew up late Thursday External link, bursting into an enormous ball of flames in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Don’t get baited. Steal the ball without getting whistled.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Ollie waved at a couple of kids who ran past kicking a soccer ball and they bowed as he walked past.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova