ball

Example Sentences

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The ball ricocheted to the edge of the infield grass, where first baseman Freddie Freeman picked it up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

At the Capulet ball where Romeo and Juliet meet, Juliet and her mother grab microphones and sing a brief duet, presumably because Lady Capulet is played by LaChanze, a musical-theater star.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Wrobleski limped away, finally able to react to the pain where the ball hit him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

On second viewing it seemed very likely that Mudau's next touch would be to control the ball inside the area.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

After the boys threw the ball, they all scattered.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold