crease
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The debutant was at the crease for the second time in two days after New Zealand added 52 to their overnight 61-6.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Brind’Amour fully expected to have his goalies split time in the crease in the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Five minutes later Byfield fanned on a loose puck in the crease, allowing Wedgewood to roll over and clear it from in front of the open net.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Rew is said to be a tough character, with an old-fashioned approach to batting - happy to occupy the crease if the situation demands.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Open the paper and fold it lengthwise along the crease with the cut.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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