ball up

Example Sentences

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“Your love of God was evident and I know you are having a ball up there,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

His advice to Contreras for whenever the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge came to the plate was simply to keep the ball up and away, then pound him hard inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ozcan rifled home from the edge of the box after Orkun Kokcu had set the ball up nicely for him.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Short build-up is clearly an issue that requires addressing and compromises have had to be made in getting the ball up to the attackers.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

I wanted to crawl on my knees back to the honey house and ball up in the bed.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd