ball

Example Sentences

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You have the extremes that call the ball on so many debates, partly I guess it’s social media, TikTok, it’s the grandstanding by members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It led former England captain Michael Vaughan to muse this week whether Sooryavanshi could become the "greatest striker of a cricket ball of all time".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"I put the ball down, line it up, take a couple of steps back and just kick the ball," she added.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

In a Champions League semifinal, in front of its own fans, Arsenal could hardly keep the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“Come in,” Kathy said sullenly, ensuring that her voice matched her mood so everybody in the house knew she was still a massive ball of gloom and shame.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith