balled up

Example Sentences

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Austin Reaves balled up a towel and fired it off the bench after a careless turnover led to a Pacers bucket.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

It was defiance and euphoria and adrenaline just balled up into this big massive gig.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

Workers balled up bread for bait and threw lines over the side of the platform.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

Not grumbling, belly-hungry — but "stomach touching your back, every rib visible, aching, and balled up on the floor in the corner" starving.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2023

"Fine for you, Evan Treski," she said as she marched into the house, her fists balled up at her sides.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies