ball up

Example Sentences

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Carrying the ball up the pitch, he holds it, waiting to commit one of the opponent's defenders.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

If your 2-foot putt is so easy that you can call it a gimme and pick the ball up, why not take the 10 seconds to tap it in?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Your love of God was evident and I know you are having a ball up there,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Dupont reacted fastest, picking the ball up and strolling past the bemused La Rochelle pack to score.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

They ball up their fists and state their goals out loud.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris