volley
Example Sentences
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It didn’t take very long for investors to react to this latest volley, with all three major U.S. stock indexes extending their declines on Monday.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Why is he going for the volley when his opponent is there waiting?
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
The pick of the goals was Yamal's strike, an impressive volley from Olmo's cross to secure Barca's triumph.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Apollo shot a blazing volley of arrows and set the monster’s loincloth on fire.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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