bat

Example Sentences

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The captain's returns with the bat have diminished – he averaged 18 during the Ashes – whilst his bowling has improved.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It may sound like an obscure topic, but CEO Jensen Huang used a change in the company’s reporting style to bat back a bearish narrative.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“It was just this old-school, traditional scouting with the sound of the ball off the bat and the dreams that you had of what this guy could become.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The sport involves a bat and ball between two teams of 11 players on a field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Mrs. Dannenberg didn’t bat an eye when she heard your name,” he explains.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse