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That didn’t bother Malone, who cared only about playing ball and being remunerated for his efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But it looks like Merz, who wants to be Germany's next chancellor as head of the Christian Democrats, is not playing ball.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024

Drafted in May 1952, he spent the next two seasons playing ball in khaki, then was discharged in March 1954, just in time to have the finest season of his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

Boys in particular mentioned outdoor leisure spaces, such as playing ball in the backyard or walking the dog.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

Kids were playing ball on 122nd Street, the iceman was delivering ice, women sat in the windows watching the world go by.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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