ball

Example Sentences

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They moved the ball with ease, scoring relentlessly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I kind of feel like we’re all in this relay race, right, and we’re just fumbling the ball to one another and trying to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Once the ball starts rolling, the stadium’s altitude — 7,216 feet above sea level — will be one of the biggest assets for the Mexican lineup led by coach Javier Aguirre.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Attacking foul before the ball is in play: The Ifab has given Fifa permission to allow a VAR review if it directly leads to a goal, penalty or disciplinary sanction.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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