balls

Example Sentences

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The morning's play began in sensational fashion when Aitchison took two wickets in two balls in the first over.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It will mean accepting once again, however painful it may be, that balls and strikes are whatever the umpire says they are.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

She can rebound and scrap for loose balls too, and with Ariel Atkins reportedly being traded, Rice could play a big role.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

My mum always used to say as soon as I could walk I was kicking bouncy balls and stuff around.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Many of these attackers carried rations—most often rice balls.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen