crease
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He would never leave the crease, proving so comfortable there he was playing against grown men when he was just 12.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Devon Toews was standing directly in front of the crease, mere feet away from scoring the goal that would dash the Americans’ dreams of winning their first gold medal in 46 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
It’s a cyst at the base of the tailbone or top of the butt crease.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026
Against the impressive Windies, Tom Banton also chipped a catch to extra cover pushing a drive off Motie, while Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were bowled and pinned lbw respectively playing from the crease.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Ms. Udell was frowning, and a thick crease had formed across her forehead.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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