balls

Example Sentences

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“I keep a lot of balls in the air.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Nacua said his focus last season was to reduce the number of balls he dropped, and he delivered even when it required acrobatic moves to pull in catches with one hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

She was helped by Izzy Gaze, who made 68 from 48 balls, as the Kiwis made 350-8 in reaching their target with two balls to spare and levelling the series.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Although Japan had the better of proceedings at Hampden, Hendry and McKenna dealt with balls into the box, while the pace they both possess is a valuable commodity in international football.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Brigit rolled her eyes, pulled her hair into a ponytail, and stuffed yarn balls in her satchel.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton