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run with ball

VERB
dispatch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dismiss ship
STRONG
accelerate address consign express forward hasten issue quicken railroad remit route speed transmit
WEAK
hand-carry run with walk through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold keep
STRONG
halt hinder impede receive retain retard slow
WEAK
hold back prohibit

Example Sentences

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One of the features of the first half was that Italy were prepared to throw it wide, and repeatedly prepared to run with ball in hand, though Ireland always looked more likely to score.

From The Guardian • Oct. 4, 2015

Probably influenced by O'Connell's absence, the Irish were reluctant to kick for touch in the opening 20 minutes but that was giving the Scots opportunity to run with ball in hand.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2014