batter
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A batter reaching the big leagues before his 20th birthday is exceedingly rare.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He also displayed power for a leadoff batter, hitting 155 home runs, including a career high of 28 for the Dodgers in 1979.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
They picked batter Jacob Bethell before he had scored a professional century and spinner Shoaib Bashir in 2024 after he had played just six first-class matches.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
In the air around her, Jack laughed, Jack hooted, Jack cackled, Jack snickered, Jack was a whole thesaurus entry of glee, and Hazel could only let the waves batter her.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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