carry the ball
Example Sentences
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Jackson's ability to carry the ball was already evident too.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Key to his success at Portman Road was a manager who played to Delap's strengths of power, physicality and ability to carry the ball at pace.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Italian boasts an impressive physical base that allows him to carry the ball with power.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
When USC was without its top two backs for the Las Vegas Bowl in December, Jackson stepped in to carry the ball 16 times for 66 yards and a touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025
This time, however, Francis did not carry the ball and on subsequent days maintained that the evidence for a TMV helix was only so-so.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
