balls

Example Sentences

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It isn't the first time World Cup balls have caused problems.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

That doesn’t sound like a staggering difference, but with thousands of batted balls over the years, that’s a lot of outs turning into doubles, triples and home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

She said she hadn’t contacted authorities, but the vultures have been a nuisance, thudding on her roof, bouncing on her children’s trampoline and popping their toy balls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

After Sciver-Brunt left the field, England also lost Freya Kemp for two before edging home in pursuit of 119 with 15 balls to spare.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Once her feet had been like balls of baked clay, but Sister Gladys had made her work on them with a pumice stone.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer