- present tense form of ball (3rd person singular).
balls
Example Sentences
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Brook had shown glimpses of his brilliance in his 31-ball knock and was keeping Sunrisers' hopes alive, but his dismissal left them needing 89 off 44 balls and the innings fell away.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In “Over/Under,” he argues that betting, which has been pervasive for as long as Americans have obsessed over balls and strikes, is a primary reason why sports became popular in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
World Rugby held a trial for the smaller balls with female players on the top-tier Sevens circuit in November.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
On Saturday’s drawing, four tickets matched all five white balls and won $1 million each, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Just as a president and First Lady host state balls and entertain regularly today, George and Martha Washington had to attend to the business of government and maintain a busy social schedule.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
