ball game

Example Sentences

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Selling homes is a whole different ball game, and you have to bring something to the table.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"I didn't want to lose the opportunity to play Venus, but it's a whole different ball game playing Jess," Jones said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“Emotional. I’m spent emotionally. We got a ball game later tonight, which is crazy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

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

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

It’s one thing to step on them or jump out of their way when you’re walking by them, but it’s a totally different ball game to have to sleep among them.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall