carry the ball

VERB

assume the leading role

Synonyms

WEAK

bear the burden carry on carry one's weight carry through do one's part make go perform

Example Sentences

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Kyren Williams will carry the ball for the Rams this season and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

The former Atletico Madrid forward's ability to carry the ball often results in a chance created.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

He’s able to carry the ball 29, 28, 27 times.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

Yes he was explosive, but he also possessed technique as well as vision and delighted with his ability to carry the ball in attack.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

This time, however, Francis did not carry the ball and on subsequent days maintained that the evidence for a TMV helix was only so-so.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson