hard ball
Example Sentences
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Ajax, it was claimed, had played hard ball, but Antony was as keen for the deal to go through as United were.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
"I was really only thinking about hitting a hard ball," said Tsutsugo, who has homered five times on nine hits since signing with the Pirates on Aug. 16.
From Fox News ● Aug. 29, 2021
However, when they hear that the president has only agreed to a 15-minute meeting, they decide to play hard ball and cancel, demanding to be taken more seriously.
From Slate ● May 27, 2020
“It was a hard ball to catch because I looked inside and the ball went outside,” Pelham said of his 13th touchdown of the season.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2019
My stomach a hard ball, my pulse skyrocketing again, I left his office without shaking his outstretched hand.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
