ball

Example Sentences

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All of that work led to his driving the ball a full 15 yards farther at age 39 than he did at 29.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Now that I’m well north of age 60, my swing speed, ball speed and foot speed have diminished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He'd take the ball anywhere on the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

JPMorgan will get the ball rolling on financials next week, with first quarter updates following from the country’s biggest banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In bed, I pull the covers up to my neck and curl into a ball, but those damn butterflies won’t stay still.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam