ball game

Example Sentences

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The 54-year-old has not shied away from a bold time-frame, as a result, even if this is obviously a very different ball game.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Because I think if we fall short of that, that’s the end of the ball game.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

Think blindfolded obstacle courses, pool noodle wars—and the ping-pong ball game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

That, to be blunt, is the whole ball game.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025

And even the kids who have been here a while, well, middle school is a brand-new ball game for everyone.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio