spinner

Example Sentences

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

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

The left-arm spinner was summoned to the attack by Dean after nine overs and was immediately waving her arms to move her own field.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The identity of England's frontline spinner and seamers to join the fast-bowling department would also be up for discussion.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He was popular and successful, and plate spinner that he was, he was also starting to think about bigger things—namely, running for the U.S.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama