balls

Example Sentences

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I’m going to go — excuse the expression — balls to the wall at this point.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Stress balls in the shape of footballs, courtesy of the Only Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

By rolling his defender and facing the opposition's goal when the game becomes stretched, he has added to his arsenal of assists by playing through balls to Erling Haaland running in behind.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Tatis has already had 28 batted balls recorded at 100 mph or harder that resulted in an out, the most in MLB.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I remember the teachers telling us to hold our arms rounded, like we were carrying imaginary beach balls.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day