spinner

Example Sentences

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But after Dunkley whacked spinner Nensi Patel to mid-off in the fourth over, England stalled and nobody was able to match Devine's proactive approach and fearless power-hitting.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Root and Bethell are reasonable options if England need a spinner to hold an end.

From BBC • May 11, 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

She bowled accurately, ensuring England did not obviously miss Sophie Ecclestone - the world's number one spinner who sat out the game with a thigh niggle.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But the spinner is all apart with some of the rings under the table and some under the sink, and the cord is near the stove.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes