ball up
Example Sentences
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In the first half, there was even the sight of Kane picking the ball up in England's own penalty area as they played out from the back, linking comfortably with his defenders.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A ball dropping, a defender flailing and a striker as cool as can be, cushioning the ball up and over a stranded goalkeeper.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
His advice to Contreras for whenever the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge came to the plate was simply to keep the ball up and away, then pound him hard inside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
The Lakers coughed the ball up 21 times against the Pistons the other night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026
With less than a minute to go Vondie brings the ball up the court.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
