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bowling

[boh-ling] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ /


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The wickets were shared in a fine all-round bowling effort by the Rockets as Adams finished with miserly figures of 2-9 and Phillips, the 23-year-old domestic seamer, impressed with 2-12.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Walter's 80 off just 46 balls set up Super Giants' imposing total of 186-4 at The Oval, before England seamer Josh Tongue led the bowling unit with an impressive 4-26 in Sunrisers' chase.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

MI London took the confidence boost into their bowling innings and reduced Spirit to 51-4 before a stand of 42 between Nadine de Klerk and Marizanne Kapp recovered their chase.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

They have plans to build housing behind the bowling alley.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Pulling himself up, Harry stared out of the dark window and saw that they were now bowling along a completely different street.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling



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