spinner

Example Sentences

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They picked batter Jacob Bethell before he had scored a professional century and spinner Shoaib Bashir in 2024 after he had played just six first-class matches.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The G-Force Test Facility is a spinner that’s pitched as an astronaut training experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Part-time spinner Rachin Ravindra found turn to put the game beyond Sri Lanka with a career-best 4-27.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

New Zealand were struggling to read Maheesh Theekshana as the spinner claimed 3-9 in his first three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

If he has his spinner and he watches it going round and round, he will be able to control himself and not make in his pants.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes