spinner
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In seamer Mohammad Abbas and spinner Sajid Khan, they have bowlers who have caused England trouble in the past.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
There will always be anglers who prefer a worm or an old-style spinner, topwater or crankbait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Against Somerset, whose XI also featured spinner Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, Flintoff was particularly destructive in hitting sixes over straight mid-wicket in a fashion reminiscent of his father.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
There is also slight concern about spinner Adil Rashid, who has had a quiet 2026, taking eight wickets in ODIs and only one in this series.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I see Charlie, standing in the center of the kitchen, playing with his spinner, bright colored beads and rings threaded on a string.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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While there was some turn for England's spinners on the first day, the pitch appeared easier for batting after a day basked in the London heat which makes Sciver-Brunt's decision to bowl first more questionable.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
As India needed 49 from the final four overs, Ireland shut the door firmly as spinners Gareth Delany and Humphreys cleaned up the tail.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
She played to her strengths by dismantling New Zealand's pace attack flawlessly, including back-to-back sixes off Jess Kerr in the 15th over, while calmly negotiating the spinners with singles.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
When slime, fidget spinners and other tactile toys started catching on, the company looked to create a product that could compete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
“However, we know the rats have taken many spinners prisoner. Perhaps we can free a few and persuade them to accompany us. I have often had good results with spinners.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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