ball

Example Sentences

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Yamamoto swung around and tossed the ball to Alex Freeland, who nabbed Marsh’s hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

That allowed the ball to run through to Harvey Barnes, who saw his effort saved by Fernando Muslera, and Ben White tapped in from close range.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

History isn’t a crystal ball, but certain historical moments become magnifying glasses, highlighting truths today’s political passions obscure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The ball skidded against the dirt and deflected off the base over Bryce Harper’s head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Then I turned to the road that wound around the coast like a ball of yarn let loose.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff