crease
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Devine masterfully shuffled around her crease throughout, often ending up in a heap on the ground, but it was effective in throwing the seamers off their length.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Vegas was also plagued by poor passing and puck handling while the Ducks defenders did a good job of keeping the crease clear.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Carlsson then evened things at 3-3 less than two minutes later, backhanding the puck over Canuck goalie Nikita Tolopilo while skating away from the crease for his 29th goal of the season.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Samson's batting is built on precise footwork, balance at the crease and timing.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
I’m not sure if it’s my imagination, but a fresh crease of the green tonic seems to line the corners of his lips.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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