batted
Example Sentences
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He batted .508 with 36 hits and nine doubles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
In one text chain admitted as evidence, Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other Microsoft executives batted about potential members of the new board as part of negotiations for Altman’s return.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
On the hard-news side, she bungled big moments like an interview with Vladimir Putin, who batted away her questions about 2016 election meddling with an exasperated performance of ignorance.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
As a reward, the Orioles let Lesch hit — he never had batted in the minors — and he drove a pitch over the left-field wall, then dropped the bat and walked away.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Not surprisingly, Mrs. Pickwell never batted an eye when she saw who was coming to dinner.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
