inning

[in-ing] / ˈɪn ɪŋ /

NOUN

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

round shot stint stretch

STRONG

accomplishment act action bit bout crack deed favor fling gesture go hitch move period routine say service shift spell succession time tour trick try watch

WEAK

go around

Antonyms

STRONG

cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stagnation stoppage

Example Sentences

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He's off the back of a great Big Bash campaign for Perth Scorchers, where he was the leading run-scorer with 466 in 11 innings.

From BBC

They also conducted an investor survey about what inning the AI boom is in.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nature of T20 cricket means bat dominates ball, although "skilful bowlers remain skilful bowlers," according to Conrad and batsmen need to clear boundaries rather than eke out long innings.

From Barron's

Ahmed made partial amends by again giving England's innings some late impetus with another cameo as he finished unbeaten on 28 off 26 balls.

From BBC

Since his recall, he has only scored 43 runs in three innings and taken one wicket with his off-spin.

From Barron's