ball up

Example Sentences

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Mainly nipping the ball up the Lord's slope, Smith took the edge of Gay, then pinned Root lbw for eight.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The play started with Muncy hitting a ground ball up the first-base line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He has been criticised for his all-round play, with questions about whether his ability holding the ball up and linking play is good enough for an Arsenal team.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

If your 2-foot putt is so easy that you can call it a gimme and pick the ball up, why not take the 10 seconds to tap it in?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"Trying," Kenzi followed, holding the blue ball up, as if she could look into it and see the day's behavior.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds