ball

Example Sentences

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All that, and during the quarter he flew into the baseline seats striving for a loose ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Unable to slow Saracens' quick ball, they conceded a fourth try to Carre, the prop powering over after a well worked line-out move.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Following quick hands in the midfield between Ernst van Rhyn and Ethan Caine, the ball ended up in the hands of O'Flaherty, who bounced through three defenders to stretch over.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She almost dropped the ball into the path of Sveindis Jonsdottir late on too, but rescued it just in time to spare her blushes.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

There’s a loud crack as the next hitter’s bat connects with the ball.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison