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ball

[bawl] / bɔl /




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With the bases loaded, I was still pouting when the batter drilled the ball deep to right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

So I brought a soccer ball to set a lot, and just whatever space we’re in, we just kick a ball to each other every now and then.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The ultimate aim of Best Companies for the Future is to offer a useful measuring stick, not a crystal ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Jo Adell reached first after a ball deflected off the glove of Miguel Rojas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Any time she was mentioned I suddenly felt like I was trying to swallow a golf ball.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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