ball
Example Sentences
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"I love it. It allows me to get more touches on the ball in open field, it suits my game," Rees-Zammit said.
From BBC
Having gone 5-4 in January, the Bruins notched their first win of February by shooting 56% from the field, hitting 12 of 21 three-point attempts and sharing the ball to the tune of 25 assists.
From Los Angeles Times
The nature of T20 cricket means bat dominates ball, although "skilful bowlers remain skilful bowlers," according to Conrad and batsmen need to clear boundaries rather than eke out long innings.
From Barron's
The striker scuffed the ball home from close range.
From Barron's
The Surrey all-rounder, who took a hat-trick in the first match of the series, reached his half-century from 44 balls, batting steadily on a worn pitch.
From BBC
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