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bowling

[boh-ling] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ /


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The right-hander dominated the bowling in crashing 10 fours and seven sixes in a superb 123 from 76 balls in Lancashire's 443-6.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Defending 139 at Trent Bridge after failing to capitalise on Sophia Dunkley's 29-ball half-century, economical bowling helped Rockets reduce Sunrisers to 76-4.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

They have plans to build housing behind the bowling alley.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Her eyes, Rishi saw, were glued to the bowling pins.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon



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