spinner

Example Sentences

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The other candidate is England's third left-arm spinner, Linsey Smith.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Bell finished with an impressive 2-23 while Linsey Smith bowled a remarkable spell of 1-10, but her fellow left-arm spinner Ecclestone was targeted as she conceded 34 from three wicketless overs.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He has hovered on the fringe of the England team since, with none of his five caps coming at home or as the sole spinner.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Jack Leach remains probably the most reliable spinner in the country, while leg-spinner Mason Crane is bowling well for Glamorgan eight years after he won his only England cap.

From BBC • May 11, 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