ball game

Example Sentences

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Max Williamson held up, Italy ball, game over.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Because I think if we fall short of that, that’s the end of the ball game.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

Think blindfolded obstacle courses, pool noodle wars—and the ping-pong ball game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

“As far as kind of winning a ball game tomorrow, I think we’re in a really good spot,” said the ever optimistic Roberts.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

I remembered I had wanted to listen to a Tchaikovsky symphony on Sunday night, the night of the ball game which I had been so certain we would win.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok